iPhone 3G S hits shops today
Unless you've been hiding underneath some kind of tech-reflecting rock for the past few weeks, you may well know that a little something called the iPhone 3G S is hitting the shelves today.
Once again exclusive to O2, a queue formed outside the mobile operator's Regent Street shop this morning by those keen to be the first to get their hands on it.
However, in a huge contrast to the original launch of the iPhone, people have turned out in tens rather than thousands to pick up the new handset – although we hear pre-orders have been high.
In the run up to WWDC, the third incarnation to the iPhone was open to all sorts of rumours and speculation, some of which we got – others we didn't.
When we finally got the official announcement, alongside all the deets of the 3.0 software, O2 and Carphone Warehouse were quick to get their pre-order and pricing details out.
When they did, many customers were not happy with the price tag attached to it all – especially 3G users told they had to buy out their current contract to upgrade.
To help try to restrict the backlash, Carphone Warehouse announced its cashback scheme for current iPhone users, offering up to £180 for old phones, and guaranteeing delivery today.
Of course, despite all the controversy, everyone knew the 3G S would still sell in its droves, and we'll be watching to see how stocks hold up today.
If you're considering forking out the cash, be sure to check our hands on video, pictures and full review before you do, as well as our hands on video with the 3.0 software, to see exactly what you'll be paying for.
Let us know below if you'll be trying to get your hands on one today, and your thoughts on it if you do.
Comments
williacs
2 years ago
Bought a 32Gb iPhone 3G S today. I thought the shop (O2 in Newton Abbot) would be out of stock or I'd have to wait, but it was very straight forward.
Hugh Jarse
2 years ago
I have mine in my hot little hands - and IT IS AWESOME :)
Much faster than my previous iPhone 3G - which seemed fast when I had it, but this thing smokes.
The compass is nice, but the new camera with tap-to-focus and video is really intuitive. With video editing and one-click upload to YouTube, I can see a flood of iPhone videos up there very soon.
The Voice Control worked flawlessly for me, and the cut/copy/paste is really well implemented.
VERY PLEASED CUSTOMER :)
Hugh Jarse
2 years ago
I have mine in my hot little hands - and IT IS AWESOME :)
Much faster than my previous iPhone 3G - which seemed fast when I had it, but this thing smokes.
The compass is nice, but the new camera with tap-to-focus and video is really intuitive. With video editing and one-click upload to YouTube, I can see a flood of iPhone videos up there very soon.
The Voice Control worked flawlessly for me, and the cut/copy/paste is really well implemented.
VERY PLEASED CUSTOMER :)
Reece K
2 years ago
i have just got it and i am only 14!! i have never been so happy. this is amazing