# Credit Crunched Mobiles While the iPhone 3G S is Eagerly Awaited, Apple Cuts Prices By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iPhone-3G-S-Apple0 References: [mercurynews](http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12547995?source=most_viewed) & [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/cell-phones/iphone-3g-s/) The iPhone 3G S can be yours on June 19. The difference between the iPhone 3G S and the old one? Performance. This is so much more than just a phone. It is twice as fast as its predecessor, has a [3-megapixel autofocus camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscal-tiger-13), video recording capability, longer battery life and a new feature which allows you to do things with your phone by audio commands. It even has a built in digital compass! Is there anything the iPhone 3G S doesn’t do? This soon-to-be released phone from [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16e) will cost around $200-$300. If that is out of your price range (and you don’t have your heart set on a iPhone 3G S), then you’ll be happy to note that, to induce more purchases, Apple has lowered the prices for an [entry-level iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-16-pro) by $100 as well as dropped many prices of their other electronic goods. Now is the time to buy! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Improved Performance:** The iPhone 3G S offers twice the speed of its predecessor, creating opportunities for enhanced mobile experiences and productivity applications. - **Advanced Camera Capabilities:** With a 3-megapixel autofocus camera and video recording capability, there is potential for disruptive innovation in the photography and video industries. - **Voice-activated Functions:** The addition of audio commands to the iPhone 3G S opens up possibilities for hands-free operation and smart home integration. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Technology:** The release of the iPhone 3G S and its improved performance creates opportunities for innovation in mobile applications and hardware. - **Photography:** The advanced camera features of the iPhone 3G S present opportunities for disrupting the photography industry and creating new photography-related products and services. - **Consumer Electronics:** The price cuts by Apple on their electronic goods, including iPhones, present opportunities for disruption and innovation within the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flagship-Inspired Value Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16e.md) - [5G-Enabled Legacy Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-iphone-se.md) - [Durable Pro-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17.md) - [Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16.md) - [Color-Infused Glass Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15.md) - [Ultra Slim Light Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-1.md) - [Value-Conscious Low-Cost Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itel-s23.md) - [Mid-Range Next-Gen Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-s23.md) - [Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16s-concept.md)