subject: The Amazing Iphone 4 With A Stylish New Look [print this page] The initial rush for the long awaited iPhone 4 seems to have died down a little, but the question still remains, has it been worth the wait. Previous launches of the 3G and the 3GS have merely seen a slight tinkering of features, but this is where this launch is different, despite still being an iPhone, and despite remaining incredibly familiar with the user interface, this phone is all together an entirely different beast than what we have become accustomed to.
A look at the body of the iPhone 4 and you will instantly notice that this is the first time since the original iPhone was launched that the chassis has actually changed. But rather than being changed just for the sake of it, these improvements don't only add appeal to the handset, but they also boast features that will prolong the life of the phone and ultimately result in a better user experience. Firstly depth has been reduced to 9.3mm. From a style point of view this is attractive, but in making the handset thinner, it means the nice looking metallic band that covers the edges of the phone is now acting as the antenna, rather than it being hidden away inside. This boosts the reception on the phone, making the vital aspect of actually making a call a more pleasing experience. To add to this experience a second noise cancelling microphone has been fitted, meaning wherever you are you and whoever you're calling can always be assured of the clearest conversation possible. Thing such as this are often overlooked by many manufacturers in favour of more attention grabbing features, but lets not forget, this is a mobile phone and its primary jobs is to make telephone calls. The touchscreen could be potentially tricky during a call when the phone is held close to your face, but a clever proximity sensor overcomes this by locking the screen in such situations, preventing you accidentally cutting off the call.
The screen on the iPhone 4 is stunning. Choosing not to follow the pack and incorporate OMLED technology has proved a wise choice as this new "Retina" display eclipses all competitors. The screen owes a big thank you to the iPad in this respect, with apple cramming an incredible 78% of its pixels into this 3.5 inch screen. Displaying 326 pixels per inch, it is reported that the display goes beyond what the human eye can actually process, hence the name "Retina" dispaly. The actual resolution is 960 x 640 pixels with a contrast ratio off 800:1 which would put many home televisions to shame.
In it most basic form, a phone, the iPhone 4 beats its competitors hands down when it comes to the quality of the call and the actual ease of doing so. But delve a little deeper and the more advanced features and technologies incorporated make this the best mobile phone currently available by some distance.
