Airtel has been confirmed to bring the iPhone 3GS to India. Vodafone is expected to launch the same shortly, but come Friday, March 26, Airtel will be the sole carrier.
The price of the iPhone 3GS has gone sky-rocketing. The 16GB model retails at Rs. 35,500, while the 32GB model costs Rs. 41,500. In Maharashtra, these handsets would also be levied with additional VAT, bring the prices closer to Rs. 40,000 for the 16GB and Rs. 46,000 for the 32GB.
As of now, there are no exchange offers for current iPhone 3G users, nor are there any new specialised tariff plans. It looks like those hoping that Airtel would start a flat unlimited-bandwidth scheme are in for a disappointment.
But anyway, the latest and greatest from Apple has finally hit the Indian shores and here’s what is new in the
Airtel iPhone 3GS:
Improved Performance: Everything you do on iPhone 3GS is up to 2x faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G. The new 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos, too, thanks to built-in autofocus and a handy new feature that lets you tap the display to focus on anything (or anyone) you want.
Video Recording: Now you can shoot video, edit it, and share it – all on your iPhone 3GS. Shoot high-quality VGA video in portrait or landscape. Trim your footage by adjusting start and end points.
Voice Control: Recognises the names in your Contacts and knows the music on your iPod. So if you want to place a call or play a song, all you have to do is ask.
Digital Compass: With a built-in digital compass, iPhone 3GS can point the way. Use the new Compass app, or watch as it automatically reorients maps to match the direction you’re facing.
Cut, Copy & Paste: Cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications. Copy and paste images and content from the web, too.
Spotlight Search: Find what you’re looking for across your iPhone, all from one convenient place. Spotlight searches all your contacts, email, calendars, and notes, as well as everything in your iPod.
Landscape Keyboard: Want more room to type on the intelligent software keyboard? Rotate iPhone to landscape to use a larger keyboard in Mail, Messages, Notes, and Safari.
Voice Memos: Capture and share a thought, a memo, a meeting, or any audio recording on the go with the new Voice Memos application. Very High price but no doubt Fun and Utils unlimited........If you can afford , its the best gadget.....:) Bye . Sameer Sharma sameer.sharma@ds-india.com
