3G
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The usual trio of technology reviewers managed to convince Apple PR to hand over an iPhone 3G for testing across the last couple of weeks: Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal/All Things Digital, Edward Baig at USA Today and David Pogue at the New York Times.
Most of the reviews are positive, with Mossberg declaring the product a “more capable version of an already excellent device”. Mossberg also notes much improved audio and a much better speaker, and observed that operations such as website browsing and email download took place 3-5 times faster than with the original iPhone, Voice coverage was better, too, though the battery drains faster when using 3G.
Over at USA Today, Baig slams the device for its lack of video capability, stereo Bluetooth support for streaming audio to devices, and lack of voice dialling. However, he praises the GPS for being “very accurate”, notes a vast improvement in website surfing and a much better built-in speaker, on battery life, Baig saw his test unit last a day between charges (admittedly in full use).
Finally, across in New York, David Pogue at the New York Times observes better sound, nicer aesthetics and the lack of voice dialling and copy/paste. He observes, “The really big deal is the iPhone 2.0 software and the App Store, neither of which requires buying a new iPhone.”