When Apple announced the iPhone 3G S yesterday, some folks were shocked — or disappointed, even — that the new one was a spitting image of the last one. Width, height, depth – besides being 2 whole grams heavier, the physical specs were a perfect match.
We’ve been reminded of this fact roughly 300 times this morning, as every case manufacturer and battery-pack maker from here to Hong Kong writes in to “announce compatibility with the iPhone 3G S”. We get it, guys. Nothing changed, so your case still fits.
That said, it got us to thinking: what other accessories from the last generation iPhone will still work with this upcoming one? So, we compiled a list. It’s not exhaustive, of course – but it covers all of the ones you’re most likely worried about.
Accessory #1: Desks
Go place your iPhone on the desk in question. Now, place two regular-sized paperclips on your desk (as each weighs about a gram). If your desk didn’t fall apart: Congratulations! Your desk is now “Made for the iPhone 3G S” certified.
(If your desk did fall apart, your desk sucked. You’re welcome.)
Accessory #2: Your hand
You like your hands. Sure, they’re not perfect; they get a bit sweaty at times, and you’re fairly sure you’ve heard at least one person mention that your fingers resemble sausages. But for the most part, they’re good hands. You’ve had them pretty much your whole life. Do you really want to have to upgrade?
Fear not – you won’t have to. Your old hands will do just fine. We haven’t done a hands-on with the 3G S yet, but from our experiences with the 3G any standard hand model will do.
Accessory #3: Pant pocket
Next time someone asks “Is that an iPhone 3G S in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?”, you can proudly say “HAHAHAHAHAHA! It’s an iPhone 3G S!” and then give them a high five for their originality. Better yet, never speak to that person again.
The same, unfortunately, can’t be said for most pairs of ladies pants. If, like my girlfriend’s pants, your pockets are only big enough to hold 83 cents in change and a few hair pins, you’re still out of luck. This also holds true if you’re a dude who wears ladies pants.
Can you think of any more accessories that ought to play friendly with Apple’s upcoming release? Let us know in the comments below.
Accessory #4: Electricity
The same electricity you used in your older iPhone will work with the new iPhone 3GS. And it stays inside longer too. The juice is the same, we know, it’s shocking. But we do hope you get a charge out of it.
eh?
” the physical specs were a perfect match”
Its the same phone, are apple fanboys this delusional?
you don’t have anything else to write about the iphone?
C’ommon! do something in ‘a bit’ higher quality.
http://my-iphone-buzz.blogspot.com
Mosky, your blog says, “We are apple fun boys”… sounds a bit perverted to me.
If only I could somehow write an article that involved both Twitter and the iPhone, I could make everyone mad at once.
7 of 10 trending Twitter topics were about Apple during the keynote yesterday. Just sayin’.
Hilarious! More funny articles please!!!!!
Accessory #5: Your Voice
Good News: Your voice will still be compatible to the new iPhone 3G S! You can talk in the same way as you did before, the microphone will still record the same voice and you can still make calls!
really?!!
My left cheek is still an appropriate placement for the phone, unfortunately it is still a bit too long for for the speaker and microphone to get a good interface all at once, but that’s an inconvenience which has been compensated for without the need for any major head reduction surgery.
Are these all backwards compatible with 1st and 2nd gen?
For the most part.
Accessory #5 – Use your Skype or VOIP headset with the iPhone with this adapter: http://www.showmecables.com/viewItem.asp?idProduct=8335
#2 Hands
Who, in their right mind, is not in love with their hands. For one reason or another (hint hint :))
Accessory #6: Your money – at&t will still be happy to take more than their share of your hard earned cash each and every month for two years just like they did during your iPhone 3G contract.
Touché – but I’ll still give it to ‘em
Accessory #6: Gravity
This phone remains compatible with the general laws of physics. The next iPhone in development, however, will contain technology that acts as a lens to puncture space and time, allowing you to know where you parked your car three weeks from now, in case you might forget.
Hilarious.
Starbucks Decaf Tall Latte – Still compatible with the iPhone…
Car accidents while texting – still compatible with the new iPhone…
porn, all of it – still compatible with the new iPhone…
No one who has an iPhone 3G is going to line up to pay $699 for that regurgitated 3GS. They’re screwing their biggest fans hard. Well they were fans until yesterday. What a disappointment WWDC was.
#7 Still NOT compatible with Verizon. The anti-accessory.
Though what happens when AT&T’s contract is up?
http://www.newsy.com/videos/at_t_crashes_iphone_party
Of course the audience at the WWDC did try to kick up some excitement when the latest iPhone 3GS Specs were being announced.
But how could anyone wet their pants over basic Specs like a 3 Megapixel Camera – WOAH!
Plus a Video Recorder – WOAH!
This current iPhone 3GS Mobile should have been their first model, not their third.
It looks as if the ‘Wow Factor’ is coming to a halt with the iPhones, unless the Apple guys can come back next year with a killer iPhone.
By the way is there any news regarding a new iPod Touch?
I’m surprised nobody has pointed out yet that it’s now more expensive to get an iPod Touch than it is to get an iPhone (not taking the monthly wallet bleed into account, of course).
Innovative ways for Marketing iPhone Apps
Are you still waiting for your app to be discovered in Apple’s AppStore? With the number of iPhone apps skyrocketing (more than 50,000 apps), it is becoming increasingly challenging to discover the right app on the AppStore.
Check out iPhoneapps360.net ( http://www.iphoneapps360.net), a great new resource for iPhone App owners to effectively promote their iPhone apps.
Leverage iPhoneapps360.net to drive traffic and raise customer awareness of your application on the iTunes App Store. The website provides enhanced search functionality for users and is well indexed by popular search engines like Google and Yahoo, helping you maximize search engine exposure. iPhoneapps360.net is also well-integrated with popular social networking platforms – Twitter, FaceBook and LinkedIn. The website is dedicated exclusively to iPhone apps and contains app reviews, new apps, latest apps updates and app ratings for thousands of iPhone apps.
iPhoneapps360.net (Effectively promote Your iPhone App!)
http://twitter.com/iphoneapps360
Accessory: You Voice – whew, that’s good news. I thought I might need something like a light, airy, West Coast, fan-boy voice filter from now on.
Accessory: Your Money – same money, maybe a bit more of it though, minor upgrade.
Incompatibility #1: Gravity – unfortunately your new 3G S(uper) still succumbs to the forces of gravity and will still crack and splinter (artistic splinter of course) when it slips out of hands while you’re trying to juggle your latte and text from mom.
Incompatibility #2: Water – as necessary as water is to the basic functions of life, it still manages 100% incompatibility with the 3G S(uperb). Dropping it in the toilet bowl is an excellent use and demonstration of both incompatibilities; unfortunately the 3G S(wiftest) will record this dying action in its blackbox and ensure blacklisting with all insurance companies.
Perhaps the next 3G A(lternate reality) can rewrite the laws of nature?
Hello everyone!
This evening I have found a very funny cartoon about the office workers everyday life.
I recommend this for all to elevate your mood.
I helped))
You can watch this toon <a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QG-cxPKYjM
here
Dont worry – be smile))