Apple does it again

Apple freed the new iPhone 4G version, letting it spread its wings with hopes to soar past its competitors to dominate the market, like previous siblings— and it was susccessful.

The new model was released this June. Some fan reviews fell short of preconceived notions and intended aspirations.

"I don't find it much different, but then again I don't know everything about it really," said Heather Kubik, a sophomore majoring in public relations.

"I've had them all, but I do think it has improved," Kubik said.

One of the main reasons for the disappointment: Apple engineer Gary Powell leaked the new version a month before it was actually supposed to be public. The story goes that Powell mistakenly left his 4G on the table at a bar after drinking one night.

Despite the 4G's less than rousing debut, there are still some newer exciting features incorporated in this little gadget, of which many are fans iPhone 4G's new screen is made of aluminosilicate glass, which is also used in the windshields of helicopters and high-speed trains. 

Some other features include: a new retina display, stainless steel band wrapping around the outside layer, a faster processor great for gaming developers, and with an advanced camera and speaker.

"The display is incredible," said Eric Cosma, a junior majoring in resort and hospitality. "The battery life is much better than before, too," Cosma said.

There is one major drawback to the new version, however: Its new antenna placement causes signals to be randomly dropped. Reports of this surfaced after it debuted.
"The reception is kind of flaky due to the new antenna band," Cosma said.

"Sometimes when you hold it a certain way, it's possible to lose all reception."
AT&T currently holds power to the iPhone market with Verizon having rumored to eventualy get in the game, too.

The clouds soon covered the sky as John Johnson, Ve¬rizon communica¬tions executive, said in an interview with the BET network that there are "no plans to carry the iPhone in the immediate future, but you've gotta look at the incredible excitement around the Android devices."

"I think the Droid is strange, being some¬what touchscreen and still having some buttons," said Ashley Blanchard, a junior majoring in biology.

"It's trying too hard to be an iPhone; my best friend has one and she is constantly having an issue with it … .

" I would definitely choose an iPhone over a Droid."

Even though this product might have been a minor disappointment, Apple still ranks highest among the competitors in the technology market.

"I've used other companies' products and they just don't compare; not only are their products reliable, but also the Apple customer service is great," said Kubik.

"I will definitely stay an Apple customer, because for me, Apple is the best."