This holiday season, I’ll be getting a very special piece of tech from my 4th-grade teacher, Mr. Harvey: an iPhone 3GS. Released in 2009, this phone is a fascinating reminder of how far smartphones have come.
The iPhone 3GS was the third iPhone Apple released, and it stood out for its improved performance. The “S” in its name stood for “speed.” Compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 3G, it was much faster, with a new processor that made everything from loading apps to browsing the web feel snappier.
It also introduced some firsts for iPhones:
- Video Recording: The iPhone 3GS was the first iPhone to let you record videos, a big deal at the time.
- Voice Control: Long before Siri, this phone had basic voice commands to play music or make calls.
- Better Camera: It's 3-megapixel camera could take clearer photos and focus on objects just by tapping the screen.
Design-wise, the 3GS had a curved plastic back, which came in black or white. It felt smooth and solid in your hand. The screen wasn’t as sharp as today’s, but it was one of the best back then.
Today, the iPhone 3GS might not run modern apps or handle the latest games, but it’s still an incredible piece of tech history. Holding one feels like stepping into a time machine to see how smartphones began.
When I get mine, I plan to explore what still works and see how it compares to the phones we use today. It’ll be like owning a piece of 2009 in my pocket!
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