There is no doubt that the iPhone 4 is one of the most powerful and best looking handsets available. The handset was released in the UK on the 24th of June 2010 and had consumers literally camping outside Apple shops to be one of the first owners of the new handset. So was the iPhone 4 worth all the hype? We take a closer look at the handsets new features to decide.
Since it was launched the prices of iPhone 4 deals have been falling steadily. It is now possible to get the iPhone 4 free of charge on any of the popular UK networks such as Three, O2, Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile. Three definitely have the best value offers by quite a long way but it is still certainly worth looking at the other merchants below as deals are changing constantly. Make sure you get enough free minutes and texts to cover your usage with the contract as well, or you could end up with a big phone bill.
The Best iPhone 4 Contract Deals
All New Design
When the iPhone 3GS launched, a lot of people felt let down that Apple hadn’t changed anything about the look and feel of the phone.
This has changed with the iPhone 4 which has undergone a radical redesign. The handset is now more compact, much slimmer and lighter than before. The unit measures at 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm and weighs in at just 137 grams.
Retina Display
One of the biggest upgrades for the iPhone 4 is its new Retina display. Measuring 3.5 inches across, the display can produce an amazing 960 x 640 resolution which is up to 4x as many pixels as other devices. This ensures that images are bright, crisp and clean while using the handset. The display has also been covered in a fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating.
More Processing Power
The iPhone 4 is powered by the well renowned Apple A4 processor which is actually manufactured by Samsung. The Apple A4 provides the handset with 1 GHz of processing power, as well as the PowerVR SGX GPU to help with 3D graphics and that type of stuff. There is also 512MB of eDRAM to help support the processing and increase performance.
This is a big step up from the iPhone 3GS as the iPhone 4 will be much more responsive and able to deal with everything you throw at it!
Improved Camera
The camera on the iPhone 3GS left a lot to be desired and a lot of people were very disappointed with it, especially after spending so much money on the phone. Apple has addressed this issue with the iPhone 4 and has upgraded it with a 5 megapixel sensor. They have also included an LED flash and offer some more advanced features such as geotagging, HD 720P video recording at 30 frames per second and 5x digital zoom.
If your one of those rare few that take advantage of video calling, then you will be glad to know that there is a front facing VGA camera as well!
Bells And Whistles
The iPhone 4 also includes the usual bells and whistles you expect to find on a modern smartphone. This includes 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 with streaming support. There s also a GPS and digital compass to assist in location find applications such as satellite navigation.
There are also a range of digital sensors such as a three axis gyro accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor which help with some of the phones advanced functions.
The lithium ion battery is capable of producing upto 14 hours talk time and 300 hours standby time which should mean you won’t have to stop and charge the handset everyday.
Apple iPhone 4 Specifications
|
|
iPhone 4 Video
The iPhone 4 is a ground breaking handset, it is clear that Apple have put a lot of love, care and attention into the iPhone 4.
It has recieved a number of significant upgrades over the iPhone 3GS and includes a new design and completly new and upgraded hardware on the inside.
Bearing in mind that the best iPhone 4 contract deals now let you get the handset completly free of charge, you really can’t go wrong with getting an iPhone 4 of your own!
Posted by Richard Steele on October 10, 2011 in Apple