Google Phone vs. iPhone

Google Phone vs. iPhone: Head to Head
Original Article by Diana Ransom and SmartMoney.com

Will the company that revolutionized Internet search send the Apple (AAPL) iPhone looking for answers?

At a press gathering on Tuesday, Google (GOOG) unveiled the Nexus One, a Google-branded smartphone that will run on the search giant's Android operating system. Some analysts say Google's new device, which is being built by HTC of Taiwan based on Google's specifications, will deal a stiff blow to Apple's hegemony in the smartphone arena.

Where could Google succeed where other competitors have failed? The Nexus One boasts speed improvements and enhanced camera capabilities, and the device will be sold unlocked. So rather than being forced to sign a contract with AT&T (T), a service provider that has been criticized for network mishaps and poor customer service ratings in the last year, buyers may purchase service plans separately from the device.

The Nexus One is also nice to look at, says Michael Gartenberg, the vice president of strategy and analysis for Interpret, a market researcher in Los Angeles. "Google's Nexus One is a beautifully designed device," he says. "It looks like Google looked at the iPhone and said we can do better."
For now, the iPhone is the dominant device in the sector. And critics of Google's device say the company's design improvements offer only slight advantages over existing devices and won't necessarily shake iPhone from its perch yet.
SmartMoney took a closer look at how Apple's iPhone and Google's new Nexus One match up:

Price

The unlocked version of the Nexus One, which will be sold directly to consumers via a new web store hosted by Google, will cost $529. A locked version of the phone, which will be sold initially by T-Mobile, will cost $179 with a two-year contract that will cost roughly $80 a month.
Apple's iPhone 3GS now costs $199 with a two-year contract with AT&T.

Advantage: Nexus One

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iPhone's newest feature - OLED SCREEN

iPhone's newest feature has been revealed!

I've read an article at www.pcworld.com, saying that Apple iPhone have its newest feature the so-called OLED display and extended storage capacity. According also to the said article the new Apple iPhone will be ship on July 17, 2009.



Having the full features of the iPhone 3.0 includes:

• OLED screen
• 3.2 megapixel camera (with geolocation)
• Double the RAM and processing power
• 150 percent more battery life
• Built-in FM transmitter
• Rubber-tread backing (for better grip)
• Apple logo on the back to light up (MacBook style)
• Built-in compass
• Turn by turn directions



Previously it has 8GB and 16GB iPhones this time around it will be replaced by 32GB and 16GB while maintaining the $199 and $299 price points. Moreover, it has its newest style- the metal band surrounding the edge to make it more sophisticated and aside from that it will also enhance the signal reception. All these are packed together for the newest Apple iPhone.

I'm sure those who are gadgets fanatic will surely enjoy this state of the art innovation of Apple and with this it will outshine the other mobile phones.

source:pcworld

iPhone 3.0 hidden features!

Apple’s Scott Forstall mentioned that iPhone 3.0 has 100 new features, but he only demonstrated about 20. So what are the other 80 missing features?

More features are sure to trickle out in the coming days, here are a few that weren’t demonstrated on Tuesday:

Tethering (pictured) — One developer was “hacking around” with some carrier bundle files and iPhone 3.0 and somehow managed to activate the tethering preferences. Not only that, he was also able to actually tether his iPhone 3G to his laptop over USB. Based on the preference panel, it appears that you will be able to tether via USB or Bluetooth. (MacRumors)

Publish Video — When you tap on an image in Photos, then tap the options icon, then Send to MobileMe the heading at the top of that window says “Publish Video.” While it could be a typo, it could also be a hint that video recording is coming. (Engadget Mobile)

Find my iPhone – A slider labeled “Find My iPhone” was found in the settings for a MobileMe email account. Sliding the switch to “On” brings up a dialog that says “This enables the “Find my Phone” service on your MobileMe account at me.” When paired with GPS and/or Skyhook triangulation this could be a killer feature for finding a lost or misplaced iPhone. A boon for people like me that lose their phones daily. (Boy Genius Report)

Updated Podcast UI –Apple added a completely revamped UI for playing podcasts in the iPod application in iPhone OS 3.0.

The Repeat and Shuffle buttons are gone
A mail icon has been added, presumably to email the iTunes Store link
A scrubber that allows you to instantly rewind in 30 seconds increments
A Speed modifier that allows you to playback podcasts at double or half their normal rate
Variable speed scrubbing, which allows you to jump to a specific spot in the podcast by moving a little marker in the timeline.(Mobile Crunch)

sources: http://blogs.zdnet.com/Apple/
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