Weekly written analysis (Assignment 1-4)

Gizmodo has a very positive write up on the new iPhone 3GS, and indicates that the new features are interesting, but the "S" for "Speed" is very appropriate. What's interesting about this write up is that it shows how the iPhone has become a very large part of popular culture. So much so, that the author makes the comparison between upgrading from the 3G to the 3GS to upgrading to a faster car; there is no real reason for the upgrade, but it feels good to have the extra boost in performance.

The author never really gets into the religious followings that Apple seems to have with its products, but that is also another indication that they have managed to land themselves in the popular culture spotlight. They have a following of people referred to as "Apple Fanboys" that await every new announcement from Apple with great anticipation. In many ways, Apple Inc, or perhaps more specifically Steve Jobs, can be compared to many rock stars. People have camped outside of their stores waiting to be able to purchase the latest products just like people have camped out waiting for tickets to go on sale for their favorite rock concert.

If the iPhone could play guitar, I wonder how many hits it would have right now.

http://gizmodo.com/5293388/iphone-3gs-review