All about the iPhone 3GS

Introducing the iPhone 3GS

Apple’s 3rd generation model, theiPhone 3GS was unveiled in 2009 by the American company Apple, during the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) in San Francisco. This model was touted as an improvement on its predecessor, the iPhone 3G. the iPhone 3GS, whose letter “S” stands for Speed ​​or Speed ​​in English, is indeed showing better performance. In particular, it has better battery life, a better camera and a larger memory capacity. Finally, it also has new features thanks to a new ios.

Features of iPhone 3GS

Screen

Its screen size has not changed compared to the iPhone 3G. It measures 3.5 inch for an r480 × 320 pixel resolution and can display up to 16 million colors.

Camera

Its camera is more efficient than its ancestor. Where the latter had a camera of 2 megapixels, the iPhone 3GS has a camera of 3 megapixels, thus capturing more detailed images and videos. Another innovation, the automatic focusing or “auto-focus” has allowed users to improve the sharpness of their shots.

Chip

The best performance of the iPhone 3GS is due to its chip or SoC. IPhone 3GS is equipped with a processor ARM Cortex A8 600Mhz as well as a graphics processor PowerVR SGX535.

Connectivity

This third Apple model can be connected to the network 3G +, evolution of the 3G network. Indeed, 3G + allows faster data exchange than simple 3G (1.9 Mbit / s vs 14.4 Mbit / s). The network Bluetooth 2.1 and the Wireless are also accessible by the iPhone 3GS. Then, concerning the connection, the iPhone 3GS has a port 30 pin charger and a Jack plug.

Sensor

The iPhone 3GS has several sensors such as an accelerometer, a proximity sensor as well as an ambient light sensor.

Design

the iPhone 3GS is basically the same design as its predecessor. There is a sleek style and design, a touch screen in the middle of the device, and gray or silver outlines when the model is black.

Storage

With better storage capacity, the iPhone 3GS can accommodate up to 32 Gigabytes while the iPhone 3G could only store a maximum of 16 GB.

Drums

In terms of autonomy, the iPhone 3GS has a battery that allows it to hold up to 300 hours on standby and 12 hours in communication, which is two hours more than the iPhone 3G.

Accessibility

The iPhone 3GS does not have specific features that make it easier to access for people who are hard of hearing or blind. It was one of the first iPhone models and at that time the accessibility features were not yet developed.

Weight and dimensions

The 3GS model measures 115.5mm in height, 62.1mm in width, 12.3mm in depth and weighs 135 grams.

IPhone 3GS compatibility

Operating systems

IPhone 3GS comes withiOS 3.0. Compared with the previous version, iOS 2.0, this version of iOS adds new features that make the device more comfortable to use. There are for example functions like cut, copy and paste; the possibility of putting the keyboard in landscape format or the sending and receiving of MMS.

Accessories

Various accessories are compatible with iPhone 3GS. Possessing a port jack, the Apple device is compatible with wired headphones and headphones with 3.5 mm jack. In addition, the iPhone 3GS can be equipped with a protective shell or case.

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