Reviews

Reviews of the iPhone 3GS have been generally mixed to favorable. Walter Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal described the device packed with "new features that makes a great product even better, but for many users, the software may be enough of a boost to keep them from buying the new model." [12]Engadget also criticized that "the additions of video recording, a compass, and a speed bump just don't seem that compelling to us".[13] Still the device managed to receive numerous favorable reviews, CNET gave the iPhone 3GS a 4/5 stars citing the battery life improvements and speed bump alone are good enough although it might leave you wanting more,[14] Engadget praised the performance improvements describing it "a bigger speed bump than you'll come to expect".[13] TechRadar gave the device a 4.5/5 stars describing the device "feature filled but certainly not worth upgrading for"

However the 8 GB version of the device has received more favorable reviews mainly because it comes pre-installed with iOS 4. Jason Snell of Macworld praised the iPhone 3GS citing that "The device's internal changes shines in the iOS 4 update, making the iPhone 3GS a worthwhile upgrade compared to its predecessor although a little too late compared to the iPhone 4".[15] TIPB cited that "aside from hardware specific features like FaceTime, Retina Display, and gyropscope support, the bottom line is iPhone 3GS users are getting the same software that makes the iPhone 4 great".[16]