The iPhone 4

[Pakman3000]

The iPhone 4 is 9.3mm thick (a quarter thinner than the iPhone 3GS) with two built-in cameras (one on the front and one on the back with an LED flash), and two microphones for noise cancellation. It's powered by Apple's A4 chip, the same one that can be found inside the iPad.
It will be available June 24 in both white and black versions for $199 with 16GB of built-in storage, and $299 for the 32GB version--both with a two-year service agreement with AT&T. Apple has worked out a deal with AT&T to give iPhone owners whose current contract expires in 2010 a chance to get the device at these subsidized prices if they are willing to sign a new two-year contract (for more details on upgrade eligibility read our FAQ)
The new phone features a 940x640 pixel "Retina Display," which is four times the resolution of previous iPhone models; older apps are simply scaled up. It uses the same IPS display that's found on the iPad, and has an 800:1 contrast ratio.
The camera on the back is rated at 5 megapixels, and includes an LED flash. Besides still images (which can be shot at up to 5x digital zoom), the camera can also shoot 720p high-definition video at a constant 30 frames per second. Jobs also noted that the sensor is back-side illuminated, which keeps the wiring out of the way of the sensor.
Both the back and the front-facing camera can be used for a new video chat feature, which Jobs demonstrated live, on-stage with Apple's head designer Jonathan Ive. The app to do so is called "FaceTime" and will remain a Wi-Fi-only feature until carriers can catch up with the bandwidth needed.

Apple's FaceTime feature brings two-way videoconferencing to iPhone owners. Apple says the feature is coming to other devices in the future.

Among the other new hardware features is better battery life, which is rated at 7 hours of talk time, 6 hours of 3G Web browsing, 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing, and 300 hours of standby time. That's up from 5 hours of 3G talk time on the previous-generation 3GS model.
Jobs also noted that the seam around the side of the phone is actually part of an antenna that wraps all the way around the device, though he did not say whether that improves cell phone or Wi-Fi reception. Other hardware changes include a new 3-axis gyroscope with pitch, roll and yaw sensors, which is separate from the iPhone's accelerometer. It provides app developers with 6-axis motion control that can be built into their apps and games.

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Boo hoo. No 4G. They have got to get away from AT&T. Worst partnership!

[David_3033]

I agree AT&T sucks. They have really bad prices too. I like the idea of that face chat the only thing is you have to have two people with the same phone for it to work. My wife will not ever go to ATT she is verizon for life.

[squidfamily1]

I've always had at&t never had a problem, usually better service than anyone else even when I travel out of state. That being said, I had the first Iphone and the current one. the first one was a little bigger but much more durable and less glitchy. I have a feeling the trend will continue along the lines of more added stuff and less actual functionality.

[Ragingclue]

"Don't hold it like that"

Fuck you Jobs. If America had more educated consumers, they'd start voting with their wallets and put you on foodstamps, where you belong....

[MjolnirActual]

For my part, I have to say I think your geographical location seems to mean a lot. I once upon a time (YEARS AGO) had a really bad experience with Verizon and (lousy cell service and worse customer service I have ever had) so I ended up getting my new service with Cingular.. and they were awesome, good coverage, great customer service and I was/am a happy guy. After AT&T bought out Cingular I saw no loss of service and have had solid network performance and have been very happy with the people I have dealt with at AT&T.

Having said that I am very aware that folks in other places have issue with network service etc. Big issues the same as I had w/ Verizon and I am frankly shocked to hear about them because it is so different from my experience. The only think I can seem to see that is common about what a lot of folks are saying is not so great about AT&T is that they are definitely outside of my local area. I'm wondering if the Pittsburgh area is just better equipped for AT&T and that some of the network issues are blind to me because we might have more towers than another part of the country etc. I don't know really I'm just voicing what I seem to be observing.

Now, I was a long time windows phone guy, kep my Blackjack and Blackjack 2 for a long time after I was able to get an upgrade. Had windows based phones at work as well and was always content. frankly didn't want an iPhone, then I got one.... OMG I'm in love... had a 3GS and was just blown away by the functionality of the thing. It just works, simply and as you would expect. I just got my 4 and I have to tell you I really am a fan, everything I liked about my 3GS but faster, with a better screen resolution in a more compact, sleeker design.

Now our VP here has the Motorola Droid and I have to say that I find the software overly complex and clunky. As well as the phone having the extra physical keyboard making it much larger as well. It seems to me that when the other phone manufacturers went to make their "iPhone killers" the spent too much time talking to focus groups and less time just trying to make a good phone.

As another point too I have (through work) a Blackberry Storm 2 ... DON'T Get Me Started on this POS... so not suited to me.

In short I think that the iPhone (IMHO) really adheres to the KISS principle, and the others out there just leave me feeling like I just got behind the wheel of a "Homer".

Less is more.

[indyred99]

Be careful how you hold it may just drop the call. Lol anyways I had a bad experience with Verizon. Got deployed showed my orders and still tried to charge cancelation fees. Anyways had ATT where I'm currently at and they downright sucked service and customer service. Wife had Verizon and her service was great. Anyways now I am a Verizon customer again tryiing them out. Bought the droid Eris. Great little phone and service is great and there customer service here is great also. I am jealous of the front mount camera though.

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[Lorimere]

Nothing wrong with the iphone. It is simple and just worked (unless you hold like a normal person would when making a phone call.). Basically it is an ipod touch with a phone added.

But I will take android over iphone os anyday. Slightly learning curve. But just so much more you can do with it. And I love me some widgets!

As for the front facing cameras. I have one on the evo and have made several video calls to my daughter while she is in texas. Works pretty decent overall. But it really needs to be optimized more. Lots of frames stutter over 3G.

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[saviger]

Iphones suck DROID RULES!!!

[David_3033]

Iphones suck DROID RULES!!!

It doesn't suck but it is way overrated....

[Timmy_2_Tones]

The Android OS, is phenomenal. The only problem with Android is that the phones ate made by everyone on the market. That is where Apple has the advantage, at least in numbers sold, they make the phone and the OS. I believe that if Android only sold the OS on one phone and provided that phone through all carriers, it would annihilate the iPhone.

To agree with saviger, Android does rule.

Sent from my awesome phonalyzer....