Two Small Reasons for an iPhone 3G
After installing the iPhone 2.0 software update on Thursday, I found myself debating whether or not 3G speed and a GPS chip were really enough to justify an upgrade to the new iPhone 3G hardware. So much of what makes this release interesting is already running on my original phone. The Remote application, Twitterific, and Texas Hold 'em are my personal favs so far. I decided, however, that there are two compelling reasons for an upgrade.
The first is for development. Having a second device to run software seeds and to try out apps in development will be quite handy. It's never smart to install prerelease software on essential devices and my phone is quite the essential device. So, the old phone can become a development mule, and serve out the balance of its time as an extra remote for iTunes around the house.
The second reason is quite a bit more subtle. With EDGE, I frequently miss calls. Instead of breaking my Safari or email session, the call rolls straight to voice mail. Not optimal when you are expecting a call. This state of affairs isn't helped by the fact that I'm quite the data user. With the ability to push voice and data over 3G at the same time, I hope to find that this problem is alleviated. I know that Pınar, for one, will appreciate it if it does indeed help out.
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The only bummer is that this only works when you're actually in a 3G zone. Now, you might be in a 3G area in your general life and so this really is a benefit. But for those of us who would love the additional battery life, GPS, etc. but just won't have 3G, this is a moot point. At least, I believe that's the way it works...
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Indeed, I don’t expect anything to be different in a non-3G zone. But, for all those times when I am in 3G territory during day-to-day life (and not on a road trip our out in the country side), I hope this will do the trick.
Of course, if anybody knows if the new hardware lets phone calls come through while EDGE is active, please leave a ping! :)
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