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iLounge’s 10-page iPhone 3G review now available
By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Monday, July 14, 2008
News Category: Site News
We have just posted our comprehensive 10-page review of the new iPhone 3G. Battery life, data speeds, audio performance, and more are tested and discussed in detail as we take a look at Apple’s second-generation handset. A must-read for potential new users, first-generation iPhone owners looking to upgrade, and anyone else that wants the full report on the iPhone 3G. Read the full review here.
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#19: The answer is really nuanced, as discussed in the review. Depending on the way you use the phone, and network conditions, you may notice a subtle improvement or new issues. Under some conditions call detail on both sides seemed to be a little better on the 3G, though both sides always agreed the difference was extremely small. In other tests there were reports from our callers of breakup and volume fluctuations. It is not a clear-cut issue, but our strong suspicion is that any “big improvements” people might perceive are more from degradation of the original iPhone’s mic and speaker than anything else.
#20: The firmware version screen tint claim has apparently been debunked by Apple; see the news story on iLounge for additional details. There are many elements that go into screen performance, including backlighting, coating, the quality and characteristics of the panel used, the gamma and color settings, etc. It is unclear which are responsible in this case.
Posted by Jeremy Horwitz in East Amherst, NY, USA on July 16, 2008 at 6:26 AM (PDT)
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