Apple iPhone 4: Hands-On Review, Top Alternatives

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Hands On With Apple's New iPhone 4 We spend time examining the iPhone 4's crisp display, and new features such as multitasking and iBooks. Also this week, a close look at the new iPhone in pictures. - Melissa J. Perenson, PCWorld Apple iPhone 4 in the News Introducing iPhone 4 A visual overview of Apple's newest member of the iPhone family: a tougher model with camera, gyroscope, and a crisper screen. Share: Top 4 iPhone 4 Alternatives Apple's new iPhone 4 may "change everything," but that doesn't mean it's for everyone. Here are four solid alternatives, based on PCWorld's in-house mobile phone reviews. Share: Does the iPhone 4 Really Have a "Retina Display"? A display expert chimes in on Apple's claims and finds that, though the display is undoubtedly excellent, its claims might be a little exaggerated. Share: Gadget News The Best Fitness Tech Dear AT&T: Soon We'll All Be Data Hogs Google's Turn-by-turn Navigation Comes to More Countries Surprise! Real Keyboards, Not Keytars, in Rock Band 3 WWDC: Apple Announces the iPhone 4 PSPgo an Expensive Toe in the Water for Sony? iPad Rivals: Over a Dozen Windows and Android Tablets Shown at Computex WWDC 2010: 10 Things To Watch For Get the Latest News and Reviews Browse the iPhone and Android AppGuides Gadget Central Stop by PCWorld.com for the latest reviews and tips on consumer gear. Phones on PCWorld.com Read reviews and news on mobile devices and services. 3D Laptop Will Take Your Breath Away Play games, watch movies and view photos - all in 3D. See it here. Print Without a PC See the world's first Web-connected home printer with web apps. Learn more and watch the demo. Advertisement Does your PC come with its own Virtual IT department? 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Wikitude World Browser Premium Hotels near me Layar Reality Browser 3.0 Trip Journal Currency Guide See more apps from 'Must-Have Android Apps for Travel' Discover 207327 iPhone apps in the PCWorld App Guide Product Reviews HTC Droid Incredible 91 Pros Sense UI adds fun, social element to Android; Very fast performance Cons Boring music player Read Complete Review » Top 10 Android Phones » Top 10 Cell Phones » Best 5 Phones for Business » Top 5 Verizon Phones » HTC Droid Incredible 91 Pros Sense UI adds fun, social element to Android; Very fast performance Cons Boring music player Read Complete Review » Top 10 Android Phones » Top 10 Cell Phones » Best 5 Phones for Business » Top 5 Verizon Phones » Lenovo ThinkPad W510 88 Pros Auto color calibration for workstation graphics; Excellent CPU performance for a laptop Cons Touch interface is wonky and difficult to use; Surprisingly poor 3D performance Read Complete Review » Top All-Purpose Laptops » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. N900 Smartphone Price: $424.00 Avg User Rating 2 User Reviews iPhone 3G Black Cell Phone Price: $399.00 Avg User Rating User Reviews Browse more Best Prices on Cell Phones, VOIP Phones, Headsets, Best Prices on PDAs Top News on PCWorld.com Google's New Look: Why is Everybody So Upset? Google's traditionally plain white homepage is now sporting a big old picture...and the masses don't seem to like it. Share: Why Google Backed Down on Home Page Backgrounds Google pulled the plug on its newly busy home page Thursday. It turns out, though, a growing user backlash was only part of the problem. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Hands On With Apple's New iPhone 4 We spend time examining the iPhone 4's crisp display, and new features such as multitasking and iBooks. Share: RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650: Nothing Revolutionary, but a Good Business Device With an excellent keyboard and strong enterprise features, the Bold 9650 is ideal for business users--despite offering few innovations. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: May 2010In PCWorld Downloads, our reviewers sometimes find fascinating new files...and sometimes develop a fresh appreciation for the tried-and-true. This May, both scenarios played out. We ran across handy little utilities for system tray use and Office improvements. We reviewed tools for DVD-ripping, energy conservation, general tweaks, and more. And with all that work done, we felt fine about relaxing with a physics-based desktop toy and a classic game. WinBubble   23121 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up. Tweak Windows Vista in many different ways. SoupToys Toybox   1618 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Simulation Add time-wasting but fun toys with realistic physics directly to your desktop. RBTray   975 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Desktop Reduce clutter by minimizing programs to the tray. 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