iPhone 3G GPS Not So Amazing (news/iphone-hardware/iphone-3g-gps-not-so-amazing-20080613518)
June 13, 2008
The early results show price is the leading factor to adoption of the new iPhone 3G, coupled of course with speeds that are twice that of the original iPhone. Apple included GPS in the iPhone 3G, but why no fanfare surrounding what should be a groundbreaking feature? There are more than a few smartphones that feature GPS, but the clarity and size of the iPhone's screen would certainly make it a killer feature. Steve Jobs doesn't miss a chance to point out extraordinary features of Apple products, so why the missed opportunity?