article imageA New Video Guide Reveals Apple iPhone 3G's Goodies

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A new video on the Apple website helps to explain what's new with the iconic iPhone. And as with all things Apple, it's neat, concise and interesting and let's out some neat features.
Take a walk through this new video guide available at the Apple site and espy the new features available on the iPhone 3G. Available in two lengths, the 38-minute video is more of a beginner's guide to the entire iPhone 3G. More for the newbie perhaps. The contracted 12-minute version offers a glimpse into the new feature sets available on the phone and its companion software.
And the remarkable change is not only the price as someone might exclaim but it's more subtle in the general design and in the underlying interface.
The iPhone 3G gets new microphone and speakers and a fresh clarity. They say that it makes for a dramatically improved aural experience. It is not undesirably noticeable, but their is also a slight 'break' from the clean design of it's predecessor - A couple of tiny double headed screws at the base of the phone on either side of the dock connector. Perhaps, an indication that the innards are now more accessible for a true blue techie.
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As the video demonstrates most of the announced and expected features, their is a view of AIM (AOL) messenger on the App Store screen. Is Apple promoting viable alternatives to SMS? It is most probably a free application that will be available from July 11th onwards when the App Store opens it's 'shutters'.
Another pronounced change is in the way third party applications can be downloaded and run. Instead of a managing a separate 'queue', the to be installed apps are directly visible on the main screen along with a download progress bar. Once you tap the icon of the available third party application (free or paid), the iPhone takes you to a screen with all the details. Just tap the download button. The apps get activated immediately on complete download with another tap. The app interface also prompts you when newer versions of your downloaded applications are available.
The video also talks about the new parental control features and multi-language support along with a nifty character recognition pallet.
So, if you are planning to switch to an iPhone and the usual spec list boggles your brain, this video guide is a good help. Especially for the spec phobic.
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