Jul 02
Thanks to the iPhone, the world of mobile phones will never be the same again. Today, the Apple iPhone 3GS is regarded by many as the best Smartphone in the industry in more ways than one. However, slowly creeping its way to the top is a relatively unknown brand hailing all the way from Taiwan. HTC has definitely made its mark in the business and what they have in the HTC Desire is a potential contender as the real iPhone killer.
Appearance
Let us give credit where credit is due. The iPhone can be held responsible for standardizing the candy bar form factor that we see in most Smartphones of today. Therefore, had it not been for the iPhone, the HTC Desire probably wouldn’t look the way it does now. However, it is also true that the Desire offers a different, more casual kind of vibe that may catch the eye of those who have grown tired of the iPhone’s all too familiar appeal. Certainly it looks seriously stylish, especially considering the HTC Desire deals that can put one in your pocket at a bargain price.
Features
In terms of features though, it can be said that the HTC Desire is able to outclass the iPhone 3GS. The Desire’s touch screen display, built-in camera, data connectivity speeds, and processor are all able to outshine those of the iPhone. Plus, the following of the Android operating system (version 2.1 or Eclair is what’s on the Desire) has become so big that a lot of consumers and critics alike have been claiming its superiority over the iPhone’s proprietary OS.
But then again, let’s not forget that the Desire was launched a good nine months after the 3GS which was released way back in June of 2009.
Overall
All in all, we’d have to say that the HTC Desire is a more impressive device than the iPhone 3GS. Once you go beyond all the pomp and pageantry that surrounds the iPhone, you’re going to realize that the Desire is simply a notch above the 3GS. With regard to the newly released iPhone 4G though, we choose to remain tight-lipped on that matter for the time being.
Jun 09
Previous models of the Apple iPhone have fast become the solo device for on the go connectivity and entertainment. Due to the fact that so many people own an iPhone, it has the advantage when it comes to the sheer number of people in its default market.
Aside from listening to music, watching videos and surfing the internet, iPhone users have been found to enjoy various “pick up and play” games. Many casual game developers have been thriving on game apps they make for the Apple crowd. Even Nintendo, the world’s leading casual game company, has recognized the Apple device as worthy competition for their own Wii and DS game platforms.
With the upcoming iPhone 4, what lies in store for Apple fans all over the globe?
Gaming will inevitably get better on the iPhone 4 due to the inclusion of its built in gyroscope. This allows for sensitivity based gaming controls which are able to detect the angular velocity, rate of rotation as well as the user acceleration. This seems to have been included specifically for the casual gaming crowd. Apple says that these will provide “an even better gaming experience.”
The upcoming Apple device makes use of a three axis gyro that works with the iPhone 4’s built in accelerometer. If compared to the Nintendo Wii’s Motion Plus controller, the Apple device has a definite advantage because only a two axis gyroscope (tuning fork) is installed in the Motion Plus.
Think of it as the middle ground between the Motion Plus and the Sixaxis controller for the Playstation 3. This definitely opens up a whole new world of gaming for the Apple crowd but will it catch on? It may not have been a hit on the console market but it can surely make waves with the portable gaming crowd, considering the number of games already utilizing the accelerometer.
Mar 31
Do we really want to believe the latest bunch of rumors regarding the upcoming iPhone 4G? Confirming any specifications about the device right now is still a long shot with Apple refusing to give out any details until the official announcement, but we have to admit, some the speculated features are making us look forward to seeing what kind of device the iPhone 4G will be.
The first batch of rumors are pretty basic; removable battery, dual cameras, touch screen casing and of course, an A4 CPU. A 1GHz A4 CPU is already being used in the Apple iPad, so it is not surprising that they would use the same technology for the iPhone. Though it would be more likely that an improved version of the chip will be used, bringing the speed higher than just 1GHz.
The removable battery bit makes us scratch our heads as it has not become a bothersome standard for Apple that all their devices are closed. It would be nice to be able to replace the battery manually should there be any problems with the capacity, but considering that this is not a practice that the manufacturer has been following; it still remains a wishful hope.
According to new rumors, Bing will be the new search engine for the device and that it will also have an HD capable display.
Well, the HD display is understandable and in some ways, predictable. HD is quickly becoming the new standard of display screens everywhere and if the iPhone 4G is to last for two more years, it should be future proof.
As for the Bing rumors, this is mostly due to the fact that Google and Apple are fierce competitors. Though using Microsoft’s Bing is also unlikely as it will be WP7’s primary web searcher.
Find out more about the upcoming iPhone 4G at Tech Radar.
