I have the 4.0 GM on my 3GS and multitasking is performing wonderfully - I know that no App Store apps support it yet, but even using it between Apple's own apps (even those that constantly use data like Maps, Safari, etc) I've had no real issues CPU or battery-wise. Obviously this will change a bit when you get data-heavy apps (like radio apps, Skype, etc), but that's a given if it's got a constant open connection. And right now, if anything, I'm getting better battery life than I did on 3.1.3.
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Apple Clearing Out Remaining 16 GB and 32 GB iPhone 3GS Stock
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I have the 4.0 GM on my 3GS and multitasking is performing wonderfully - I know that no App Store apps support it yet, but even using it between Apple's own apps (even those that constantly use data like Maps, Safari, etc) I've had no real issues CPU or battery-wise. Obviously this will change a bit when you get data-heavy apps (like radio apps, Skype, etc), but that's a given if it's got a constant open connection. And right now, if anything, I'm getting better battery life than I did on 3.1.3.
Thinking....
This is a good thing. This could mean the difference between someone using an iphone and some other phone. Making the 3gs affordable just increases the potential iphone userbase.
This is a good thing. This could mean the difference between someone using an iphone and some other phone. Making the 3gs affordable just increases the potential iphone userbase.
So does that mean in a few months if something happens to my iphone 3gs 32gb Apple will replace it with a iphone 4G 32gb?
Via AppleCare of course
If you have Apple care......I'm sure they will find a way to dig one up just for you
Who the F in all that's holy would buy what's now such an inferior iPhone for just $50 less?!?
That's like do you want this shiny Honda Accord for $1,000 less than a brand new Porsche 911 Turbo?
Pshhhhh ,.....Yeah ..
That's totally what it's like
Some people just respect there money a little more.
Some just have less.
Some value VALUE over Trend.
Don't kill my sale dude
Seriously, though, is there a side-by-side comparison anywhere showing the difference between 3GS and 4? I hear what you all are saying about spending "only" $49 for a superior phone, but if I don't care about those features, 49 bucks is 49 bucks. I'm on a budget.
Seriously, though, is there a side-by-side comparison anywhere showing the difference between 3GS and 4? I hear what you all are saying about spending "only" $49 for a superior phone, but if I don't care about those features, 49 bucks is 49 bucks. I'm on a budget.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/
So does that mean in a few months if something happens to my iphone 3gs 32gb Apple will replace it with a iphone 4G 32gb?
Via AppleCare of course
it means Apple will have plenty of Iphone 3GS models with 32g.. You think ATT is throwing all of those 3Gs Iphones away they get when people trade them in for the Iphone 4? why do you think ATT want your Iphone 3Gs to be in like new cond for the Iphone 4 trade in? Apple upgrade you for free? that won't happen.