The annual iPhone update is upon us, yet the release of the new
iPhone 4 White has seen the format undergo much more in terms of change than
any new release we have previously encountered.
The new iPhone 4 in white runs on the new Apple
A4 processor, the same chip as is found in the world famous iPad. What this
means to the user is that the new handset is astonishingly quick, making the
relatively fast 3GS seem slow in comparison. The decision to fit a new
processor was not based solely on matching the specification offered by rivals.
The new iPhone features many new functions such as multi tasking, HD video
capture etc, all of which could potentially hinder the phones performance.
Thus
the upgrade in processor was vital, and not only are these new features handled
with ease, the phone actually now seems faster than ever. Although it has not
been confirmed, it is suspected that the A4 chip is working at around the same
1Ghz speed as the one found in its big brother, the iPad. In addition to this
RAM has also been upgraded to 512MB, giving a very satisfying package all
round. The new processor has also helps improve battery life on the phone due
to its improvement in power management. Typically the user can now expect up to
7 hours talktime, adding nearly 2 hours on what could be achieved with the
iPhone 3GS.
The new multitasking facilities that we
mentioned earlier are very much welcomed on the iPhone 4 White given the number
of functions available to the user. Now instead of having to quit your current
task in order to take a call or read an incoming text, the phone stores it in
its current state before exiting. When you choose to return, a new menu
featuring recently used applications can be accessed by double tapping the home
button. then it is simply a matter of selecting the task you wish to resume. This
makes the iPhone a much more versatile tool for everyday use. You could argue
the point that the task could have continued to run in the background, much
like a home computer or laptop, however this would put enormous strain on both
the battery and processor, and ultimately impaired the phones overall
performance.
With a number of top end handsets due for
release over the coming months, the iPhone 4 has timed its arrival well and
should stay ahead of the chasing pack. And the new white addition adds a further
touch of style to what is already a gorgeous looking handset.