Trevor has posted his initial observations of the iPhone 3GS, which are more than positive-
- Scrolling, panning and zooming in Safari is even smoother than on the iPhone 3G.
- Web pages rarely have to reload when you switch back and forth between them; even when they do, it’s so fast your flow isn’t interrupted.
- typing comments in Safari is smoother, slicker. It’s a blast.
- most apps are ready for use the instant you make the transition – there isn’t even a momentary delay.
- battery life is significantly improved over the 3G. My initial real-life, unscientific observations are that it is at least 20% better.
- there’s a vast difference in the start-up times for games.
- even flicking between home screens is snappier.
- the smudge-resistant screen coating works as advertised. You get fewer smudges, and one swipe on your sleeve removes them.
- Voice control, though not perfect, works really well. It is great being able to control your iPod without it having to leave your pocket. There is the occasional confusion over certain names – for some reason it won’t recognize “Bill Evans” when I ask it to “play songs by Bill Evans”. (My theory is that there’s some problem attached to the artist’s metadata which is causing the problem.) Overall, though, it’s fun, it’s slick, and there’s no training required.
- I haven’t used the new camera much yet, but it’s clear the quality of the pictures it takes are much improved. Tap to focus is brilliant, and the macro mode works really well. The video recording is as easy to use as on my daughter’s Flip, and the results are easily good enough to satisfy the casual user.
- having a built-in compass makes Google Maps instantly more useful as a navigation aid. On a trip to Florida last week, my son and I relied entirely on our iPhones for driving directions, but having the 3GS’s built-in compass would have made it much easier.
- I’m doing everything faster and smoother. It’s almost effortless switching between apps and getting things done. It’s hard to describe or communicate; you have to feel it. It’s like playing a great musical instrument like my 1960 Gibson ES175 – it makes me a better player.
‘S’ is for ‘smooth’ or ‘snappy’.
The extra speed makes editing notes and other text pretty acceptable using the virtual keyboard.
It wont recognize your song because as everybody should know it is programmed against anything with the name “Bill” in it.
Not even Steve Jobs is THAT petty. Lol.