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iPhone 3GS
	File:IPhone 3GS.jpg An iPhone 3GS displaying its homescreen
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn (OEM)
Type	Slate smartphone
Release date	June 19, 2009
Units sold	1 million over first weekend
Operating system	iOS 4.0.1 (build 8A306); Released July 15, 2010
CPU	Samsung S5L8920 ARM Cortex-A8 ; 833 MHz ; Underclocked to 600 MHz
Memory	256 MB eDRAM
Storage	8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB flash memory
Display	3.5-inch screen (diagonally); 320-by-480-pixel resolution at 163 ppi ; 2:3 aspect ratio ; 24-bit (16.7m-color) LCD
Graphics	PowerVR SGX GPU
Input	Multi-touch touchscreen display ; 3-axis accelerometer ; Digital compass ; Proximity sensor ; Ambient light sensor ; Microphone ; Headset controls
Camera	3.0 MP with video (VGA at 30 fps), geotagging, and automatic focus, white balance, & exposure
Connectivity	Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE ; (850 900 1800 1900 MHz) ; Quad-band UMTS/HSDPA ; (800 850 1900 2100 MHz) ; Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) ; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR ; USB 2.0/Dock connector
Power	Built-in rechargeable li-ion battery ; 3.7 V 1219 mAh
Online services	App Store, iTunes Store, MobileMe
Dimensions	115.5 mm (4.55 in) (h); 62.1 mm (2.44 in) (w); 12.3 mm (0.48 in) (d)
Mass	135 g (4.8 oz)
Predecessor	iPhone 3G
Successor	iPhone 4
Related	iPad, iPod Touch (Comparison)
Website	Apple – iPhone

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The iPhone 3GS (Template:Pron-en EYE-fohn-three-jee-ess) is the third generation of iPhone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was introduced on June 8, 2009 at the WWDC 2009 which took place at the Moscone Center, San Francisco. Its features primarily consist of faster performance, a camera with higher resolution and video capability, voice control,^[9] and support for 7.2 Mbps HSDPA downloading (but remains limited to 384 kbps uploading as Apple had not implemented the HSUPA protocol).^[10] It was released in the U.S., Canada and six European countries on June 19, 2009,^[2] in Australia and Japan on June 26, and internationally in July and August 2009. After the announcement of the 3GS, the 3G was made available at a reduced price.

The iPhone 3GS runs Apple's iOS operating system, the same operating system as used on previous iPhones, the iPad, and the iPod Touch. It is primarily controlled by a user's fingertips on the multi-touch display, which is sensitive to fingertip contact. Without modification, the iPhone restricts users from running any software that is not explicitly approved by Apple and distributed via its App Store. Doing so could potentially cause issues with software functionality which may not be covered under warranty.

The iPhone 3GS is preceded by the iPhone 3G and succeeded by the iPhone 4.

History

Release

The iPhone 3GS was made available for pre-order on 8 June 2009. On 19 June 2009, Apple released the iPhone 3GS in Canada, the United States, and six European countries, in 16GB and 32GB models, both having the option of being in black or white. Within the first weekend of it's release, over 1 million iPhone 3GS's were sold. After the iPhone 4 was released, an 8GB iPhone 3G was released to replace the iPhone 3G's base price.

Design

The iPhone 3GS retains the same design it's predecessor used which featured a glossy plastic back, metal buttons, and tapered edges. Unlike it's predecessor, the iPhone 3GS was available in both white and black for both models (16GB and 32GB) though the current 8GB model is only available in black.

Hardware

The new features of the iPhone 3GS are mainly internal changes regarding speed (indeed the "S" in "iPhone 3GS" stands for Speed). ^[11]

Display

The display on the iPhone 3GS is designed by Apple and is manufactured by LG, it features an LCD capacitive touchscreen with a pixel density of 163 pixels per inch (ppi) on a 3.5 inches (9cm) (320-by-480) display, and is also coated with oleophobic coating to help reduce fingerprints on the display.

Camera

iPhone 3GS features an improved 3 megapixel camera capable of recording videos in 480p at 30 frames per second. The camera makes use of the tap to focus feature, part of iOS (previously iPhone OS), for photo and video recording. It also has a 5x digital zoom with iOS 4.

Processor and memory

The iPhone 3GS is powered by the Samsung APL0298C05 chip, which was designed and manufactured by Samsung. This system-on-a-chip is composed of a Cortex-A8 CPU which is underclocked at 600MHz, and intergrated with a PowerVR SGX 535 GPU. It also has 256MB of eDRAM. The additional eDRAM supports increased performance and allows multi-tasking in iOS 4.

Storage

As on previous models, all data is stored in flash memory and not in the SIM. Initially it was only available in 16GB and 32GB though an 8GB model was later released.

Software

The iPhone 3GS also has various features that were exclusive to the phone in addition to the internal changes.

Camera

The iPhone 3GS is the first iPhone to support video recording. The camera is capable of recording video in 480p at 30 frames per second.

Voice Control

Voice Control was introduced as an exclusive feature of the iPhone 3GS and allows for the controlling of the phone and music features of the phone by voice.

Compass

The iPhone 3GS also featured an exclusive Compass application which made use of the integrated magnetometer in the phone.

Accessibility Features

VoiceOver, Color Inversion, and Text Zoom were introduced as exclusive features to the iPhone 3GS.

Nike+iPod

Nike+iPod support was also built-in the iPhone 3GS.

Issues

Overheating

Shortly after the release of the iPhone 3GS, some users reported overheating of the device while in heavy use, and others reported discoloration of the device due to heat (particularly on the white models). The discoloration issues were largely discounted as being as a result of iPhone covers rubbing against the back of the iPhone ^[12]. Apple responded to the heat issue reports by warning users against leaving their iPhones in a car on a hot day, leaving it in direct sunlight for extended periods of time, and refraining from heavy usage while in a hot/sunny environment ^[13]. It is also worth pointing out the temperature specifications in which the iPhone should be operated, which follows safety standards in the countries the 3GS was released. ^[14]

Timeline of iPhone models

Timeline of iPhone models v t e
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive^[15]

References

^ Dalrymple, Jim (July 28, 2009). "iPhone manufacturer to pay family of dead worker". CNET.com. Retrieved April 6, 2010.
^ ^a ^b "Apple Announces the New iPhone 3GS—The Fastest, Most Powerful iPhone Yet". June 8, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2009.
^ Tolposky, Joshua (June 22, 2009). "Apple moves one million iPhone 3GS units – just in time for Steve's return". Engadget. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
^ Shimpi, Anand (June 10, 2009). "The iPhone 3GS Hardware Exposed & Analyzed". AnandTech. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
^ Dilger, Daniel Eran (March 20, 2008). "iPhone 2.0 SDK: Video Games to Rival Nintendo DS, Sony PSP". RoughlyDrafted Magazine. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
^ Sorrel, Charlie (June 19, 2009). "IPhone Teardown Reveals Underclocked 833MHz CPU". Wired. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
^ "Apple — iPhone — Tech Specs". Apple; Wayback machine. July 14, 2007. Archived from the original on July 14, 2007. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
^ "iPod and iPhone Battery and Power Specifications". iPodBatteryFAQ.com. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
^ "Compare iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G". Apple Inc. August 18, 2009.
^ "iPhone 3GS upload limited to 384 Kbps upstream". Macworld.co.uk. June 9, 2009. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
^ http://www.clone2go.com/tutorials/apple-unveils-iphone-3g-s.php
^ http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-10282730-233.html
^ http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-phones/news/2009/07/03/Apple-Admits-iPhone-3GS-Overheats/p1
^ http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2101
^ Apple Inc. (2007–2024). iPhone News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved September 9, 2024.

External links

Apple – iPhone

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[1] Dalrymple, Jim (July 28, 2009). "iPhone manufacturer to pay family of dead worker". CNET.com. Retrieved April 6, 2010.

[3G_S_PR-2] "Apple Announces the New iPhone 3GS—The Fastest, Most Powerful iPhone Yet". June 8, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2009.

[3] Tolposky, Joshua (June 22, 2009). "Apple moves one million iPhone 3GS units – just in time for Steve's return". Engadget. Retrieved June 19, 2010.

[3G_S_Processor-4] Shimpi, Anand (June 10, 2009). "The iPhone 3GS Hardware Exposed & Analyzed". AnandTech. Retrieved June 10, 2009.

[5] Dilger, Daniel Eran (March 20, 2008). "iPhone 2.0 SDK: Video Games to Rival Nintendo DS, Sony PSP". RoughlyDrafted Magazine. Retrieved May 12, 2009.

[3G_S_Processor2-6] Sorrel, Charlie (June 19, 2009). "IPhone Teardown Reveals Underclocked 833MHz CPU". Wired. Retrieved November 20, 2009.

[Original_tech_specs-7] "Apple — iPhone — Tech Specs". Apple; Wayback machine. July 14, 2007. Archived from the original on July 14, 2007. Retrieved January 19, 2009.

[battery_specs-8] "iPod and iPhone Battery and Power Specifications". iPodBatteryFAQ.com. Retrieved May 12, 2009.

[9] "Compare iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G". Apple Inc. August 18, 2009.

[Macworld_3GS_HSPA_upload-10] "iPhone 3GS upload limited to 384 Kbps upstream". Macworld.co.uk. June 9, 2009. Retrieved July 31, 2009.

[11] ttp://www.clone2go.com/tutorials/apple-unveils-iphone-3g-s.php

[12] ttp://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-10282730-233.html

[13] ttp://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-phones/news/2009/07/03/Apple-Admits-iPhone-3GS-Overheats/p1

[14] ttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT2101

[ApplePRlib-15] Apple Inc. (2007–2024). iPhone News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved September 9, 2024.

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 The iPhone 3GS was made available for pre-order on 8 June 2009.  On 19 June 2009, Apple released the iPhone 3GS in Canada, the United States, and six European countries, in 16GB and 32GB models, both having the option of being in black or white. Within the first weekend of it's release, over 1 million iPhone 3GS's were sold. After the iPhone 4 was released, an 8GB iPhone 3G was released to replace the iPhone 3G's base price.
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-[[Image:IPhone 3G and 3G S backs.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The reverse of the [[iPhone 3G]] (left) is almost identical to that of the 3GS, differentiated only by the latter's reflective silver text which now matches the silver Apple logo, replacing the 3G's grey text.]]
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 ==Design==
+[[Image:IPhone 3G and 3G S backs.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The reverse of the [[iPhone 3G]] (left) is almost identical to that of the 3GS, differentiated only by the latter's reflective silver text which now matches the silver Apple logo, replacing the 3G's grey text.]]
 The iPhone 3GS retains the same design it's [[iPhone 3G|predecessor]] used which featured a glossy plastic back, metal buttons, and tapered edges. Unlike it's predecessor, the iPhone 3GS was available in both white and black for both models (16GB and 32GB) though the current 8GB model is only available in black.