Apple iPhone 3G S (16GB) review

Network and connections
The new arrival from Apple exceeds every expectation. An absolutely complete and powerful device, capable of any operation. Starting with the technical characteristics, we find a Quadband GSM receiver, excellent for having perfect coverage in any part of the world. There is also UMTS support, to offer greater telephony utilities. The iPhone 3G S is optimized for the Internet, with fast data traffic in HSDPA, so as to really facilitate the HTML browser. In addition, you can also take advantage of distributed networks through Wi-Fi support. Bluetooth is of course not missing, handy for communicating with other devices, as is the USB 2.0 data cable.

Design and features
The look is the hallmark of the old iPhone, with a thin and elegant one-piece body. The edges remain a bit more rounded and refined in this new version, which also features a curved back marked with the Apple logo. The color is also no longer satin, but glossy in white or black paint. Class and elegance have no limits at Apple. The front houses the large 3.5-inch Widescreen Multi-Touch display, absolutely large and comfortable to use. The usual multifunction button helps with interacting with the menus. The thickness is 12.3 mm, with a weight of 135 grams. The iPhone isn't really that compact on its own, but given its potential it remains in line with the main competitors. In the box, the inevitable earphones, the Dock/USB cable and the clip for removing the SIM.

Main features
The Mac OS X 3.0 operating system amazes for its speed and ease of use. Everything is intuitively at hand. The configurations are easy to complete, to interact even better with other devices. Connection problems have in fact been limited, also thanks to Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, for syncing with the PC as well. The standard equipment is absolutely complete as in the past. In addition, from the Apple Store you can download plenty of compatible software, to really customize your device to the fullest. Emails are easily managed through the dedicated IMAP or POP3 Account, to always stay in touch with the virtual world. Attachment management, easier writing and Safari for browsing in HTML are absolutely surprising. The voice aspect is no less impressive, with speakerphone, voice recorder, multiconference support or even video calling.

Entertainment and multimedia
Not only a phone with Business functionality. Not only a tool for fast mobile Internet browsing. The iPhone 3G S also transforms into an excellent multimedia player like the iPod. It is in fact capable of playing audio and video files in various formats, thanks to the iTunes application, to download music directly from the Web. The organization into albums according to various characteristics of the tracks makes everything even more manageable. The digital camera is not missing either, with a resolution of 3.2 megapixels. It captures images and videos in quality, to be saved on the 16 GB memory, further expandable. The memory configuration is however a choice at purchase (16 or 32 GB). Battery life is also excellent, up to 300 hours in Stand-by.