All those “leaked” images were wrong, it turns out the new iPhone 3GS design is the exact same as the previous iPhone 3G. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the new features that caught my attention on the new iPhone 3GS:
- It’s Faster : Messages launch 2.1x faster, Safari loads NY Times 2.9x faster.
- New 3 megapixel camera with auto focus ( You can tap where you want to focus ), auto exposure, and auto white balance. Low Light Modes / Macro Mode.
- 30FPS VGA with auto focus, auto white balance and auto exposure. Trim video with a thumbnail slider, and share it via MMS, email, MobileMe and YouTube.
- Support for 7.2 Mbps HSDPA
- OpenGL|ES Hardware, for faster and more complicated 3D games.
- Voice Command “Call Mom” “Play Britney Spears” ( Activated by holding down the home button )
- Compass that integrates with Google Maps for latitude / longitude / orientation
- Increased battery life for Wifi, video, and audio.
The iPhone 3GS will be available June 19th. The new 16GB model will cost you $199, and the higher capacity 32GB model will set you back $299. Starting today however, the iPhone 3G can be yours for only $99. We’ve attached some eye candy from Apple below, enjoy!
