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24/06/2010
New Apple iPhone 4 Launched
Over a thousand people queued outside Apple's flagship store in London today for the launch of the new iPhone 4.
The phone went on sale at 7am, however people began queuing outside the store 24 hours before.
The new mobile is smaller and lighter than the older 3GS version. The stainless steel body of the handset will act as an antenna and will help to improve reception of mobile signals.
The launch comes on the day that mobile operator O2 changes the way it charges for data usage. The move means the end of its "unlimited" data usage bundle. This could have implications for many iPhone users as they tend to be big consumers of mobile data.
Apple's revamp sees a number of changes to the iPhone 4. Its display and larger battery gives the phone 40% more talk time, meaning owners will be able to browse a 3G network for 6 hours before recharging. The sensor has been enlarged, which increases the megapixel count from 3.2 to five. A small LED (light emitting diode) flash has also been included for the first time. The built-in camera - originally criticised for its poor photo quality when taken in low light - has been improved.
One issue that may have to be addressed concerns the new operating system (OS).
There has been considerable internet communication over Apple's new OS, iOS 4, regarding issues after upgrading. The bulk of the problems appear to come from iPhone 3GS users, who are reporting everything from system slowdown to battery life issues.
A spokesman for Apple said they were not aware of any problems with iOS 4 and that thousands of users had installed the new OS without any trouble.
(BMcN/GK)
The phone went on sale at 7am, however people began queuing outside the store 24 hours before.
The new mobile is smaller and lighter than the older 3GS version. The stainless steel body of the handset will act as an antenna and will help to improve reception of mobile signals.
The launch comes on the day that mobile operator O2 changes the way it charges for data usage. The move means the end of its "unlimited" data usage bundle. This could have implications for many iPhone users as they tend to be big consumers of mobile data.
Apple's revamp sees a number of changes to the iPhone 4. Its display and larger battery gives the phone 40% more talk time, meaning owners will be able to browse a 3G network for 6 hours before recharging. The sensor has been enlarged, which increases the megapixel count from 3.2 to five. A small LED (light emitting diode) flash has also been included for the first time. The built-in camera - originally criticised for its poor photo quality when taken in low light - has been improved.
One issue that may have to be addressed concerns the new operating system (OS).
There has been considerable internet communication over Apple's new OS, iOS 4, regarding issues after upgrading. The bulk of the problems appear to come from iPhone 3GS users, who are reporting everything from system slowdown to battery life issues.
A spokesman for Apple said they were not aware of any problems with iOS 4 and that thousands of users had installed the new OS without any trouble.
(BMcN/GK)
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