iPhone help

[ultima]

famousringo said:

ultima said:

 

Wow, thanks a lot. That's really helpful; I'm now convinced to get it. I'll have to wait 2 weeks until I'm 18 though.

@bolded: is OS 4 actually announced? And what advantage are you talking about? Would a higher resolution even be noticable on iPhone's screen? I don't think I can wait a few months now lol.

Once again, thanks a lot. I really appreciate you taking the time to write such an awesome reply.

OS4 was released to developers just last week, and should be available to users sometime around when the new iPhones launch. The key feature I was talking about is multitasking with third party apps. Apple's built-in apps have always been able to multitask, and iPhone OS 4 allows certain third-party functions to also run in the background, such as VoIP and streaming audio. App switching and notifications are also being improved.

Other features of iPhone OS 4 include organizing apps into folders, a better Mail app, and an Xbox Live-like Game Center service.

A higher-res screen would be noticeable on the iPhone, especially in Safari, but how much it would add to the experience is another question. The real point is that you won't know what hardware you're missing out on in the 4th-generation iPhone unless you're patient. Of course, if you need a smartphone now, you need a smartphone now.

I wouldn't say I need it, but your original post made me want it even more. I still have 2 weeks, so I'll think about whether it would be a worthwile investment. Thanks!