subject: Apple Debuts iPhone 4 – How Does it Compare? [print this page] Apple Debuts iPhone 4 How Does it Compare?
Apple fans rejoiced Monday when Steve Jobs revealed the newest addition to the Apple family, the iPhone 4. Along with a sleek new design, the iPhone 4 boasts a number of long awaited features, like a front-facing camera, multitasking and the iPhone 4 OS. Though the iPhone is often heralded as the top smartphone around, newly released devices like the HTC EVO and Droid Incredible are gaining ground and recognition in the mobile market.
Surprisingly, reactions to the iPhone 4 have been somewhat negative, with many journalists and commentators pointing out major areas where the iPhone 4 is behind the curve. But are they really behind? Apple doesn't add a new feature or enter a new market without perfecting the technology first, and all of its products are great examples of that. Apple understands it's also about implementation and user experience, both of which the iPhone 4 delivers upon.
How well does will the iPhone 4 stack up to its competitors? These were the most discussed topics we saw among blogs, articles, and comments across the Web.
Multitasking
Despite being known for innovation, Apple is quite behind on multitasking for the iPhone. All Android-based phones have multitasking capabilities, as well as the Palm Pre and some Windows Mobile devices. When he revealed the iOS 4.0 in April, Jobs acknowledged this by saying, "We weren't the first to this party, but we're going to be the best." However, Apple's lateness may actually be a positive. When iPhone 4 is released, many other Apple devices iPhone 3G and 3GS, iPad, and 3rd generation iPod Touch will receive a free upgrade to iOS 4.0, allowing these devices the same benefits of multitasking support. Multitasking on the iPhone is one of the biggest changes, and one that will certainly enhance user experience.
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