iPhone 3G S is finally ready to roll. While there haven’t been too many earth shattering changes to this new phone, the changes are still significant enough to make it a must have device for Apple fans. Whether you are interested in better GPS capability, capturing video on your phone, or better battery life on your phone, iPhone 3G S provides you with more ways to get things done. But you may have to wait a bit in line to get your hands on it (who says we are in a recession0. With that in mind, here is the week that it was:

• iPhone 3G S lines: if you thought you wouldn’t have to wait in line to get your hands on iPhone 3G S, think again. The device may be a bit underwhelming, but it is still a hot gadget for a lot of folks and makes a great gift too.
• AT&T’s move: in a move to make more people interested in getting an iPhone as soon as possible, AT&T has made it possible for a lot of folks to upgrade to this new phone.
• iPhone gets Sirius: have been wanting satellite radio on my phone for years. Too bad it comes a bit too late. But if you are still listening to Sirius, the wait is almost over.
• TomTom readies GPS: Apple has gone the extra mile to give GPS makers to develop better products for iPhone. TomTom apparently has done it.
• iPhone 3.0 Update: iPhone 3.0 OS is finally out and is something to be really excited about. It comes with so many new features and takes iPhone platform to the next level. Don’t miss these hidden iPhone features.

It was a busy week in the iPhone world and things are going to heat up even more next week. Expect Apple fans to take iPhone 3G S apart to see what’s inside. But feel free to relieve your iPhone 3G frustrations by following the master:

We are only a couple of days away from the official release of iPhone 3G S. It will be available in stores on June 19th, and if you are planning to purchase on, you better take time to get yourself familiar withwhat AT&T has to offer in regards to iPhone 3G S. If you already own an iPhone 3G and have had your phone for less than a year, you are going to have to pay an extra $200 upgrade fee. Add to that $199 or $299 (depending on the iPhone you choose), and you are already out $400-500. Here is a table that demonstrates just that:

But that’s not all. You do have to pay a fee for your wireless service as well, which will set you back by at least $70 a month. If you are a big talker, you probably want those more expensive plans that give you more Anytime Minutes.

Texting will cost you $5 per 200 messages or $20 for unlimited messages. The good news is that MMS is included for free with your service. The bad news is your bill is going to be huge by the time you are done choosing your phone and the proper wireless plan for it. And good luck finding iPhone 3G S in stores as AT&T is already running out of phones. When you listen to all the commercials on TV in regards to iPhone, you may think it’s a cheap gadget. In reality, it’s going to cost you a hand and a leg to get your hands on it. And for some, it’s well worth it.

A few days ago, top GPS companies in the world announced that they are developing their own GPS kits for iPhone. Garmin and TomTom both have dominated the PND market, but thanks to the latest upgrades to iPhone, you can get the same navigation features on your mobile device. TomTom for iPhone Kit includes an iPhone app and a kit (w/ mount) to let you turn your iPhone into a fully-fledged GPS:

You get hands free calls, turn by turn directions, and text to speech functionality on your iPhone. Not a bad way to replace your goold old GPS. Another reason to wait for the full release of iPhone 3.0 OS.

What a few couple of weeks. First we get a chance to take a look at Palm Pre, and now we are only days away from Apple iPhone 3G S being released to the market. It’s true that a lot of folks are still underwhelmed with iPhone 3G S, but there will be a lot of people who will pull the trigger and upgrade their iPhone 3G. And some are considering going with Palm Pre. The Pre is a decent phone and is definitely worth consideration if Apple products are not your cup of tea. With that in mind, here is what’s happening in the iPhone world:

• AT&T already sold out of launch day iPhone 3G S pre-orders: Apple iPhone is sold out and close to being sold out, which means you will have to wait a bit to get your new phone. That shouldn’t be long.
• FAQ: How to get an iPhone 3G S on Friday: so you want to take a chance on the new iPhone? It’s coming out Friday, and you’ve got only a few days to make a decision. This piece answers your burning questions.
• Refined Palm Pre listened closely to iPhone: Palm Pre is one of the best challengers to iPhone that I have ever seen. The Pre certainly shows that Palm has truly paid attention to Apple iPhone’s evolution in the smart phone industry.
• Microsoft Drops Reimbursement For iPhone Data Usage: When a certain Microsoft executives claimed that he didn’t like his kids playing with iPods, nobody found that too important. But it seems Microsoft is serious about this whole issue. Microsoft employees better use a Windows Mobile phone.

It’s going to be a busy week in the iPhone world. iPhone 3G S release is just a start and you can expect a heck of a summer ahead for all of us.

The wait is finally over, and we know what Apple’s been up to in the past few months. Apple has working hard to improve the iPhone platform and at the same time has made enough improvements to iPhone 3G S to make it one in demand gadget in the next few months. For starters, we finally got the video recording capability that we have all been waiting for. Taking pictures with iPhone 3G is nice, but you always want to have the ability to take quick videos as well. Apple address this issue heads on by improving the camera’s resolution and making it easy to capture videos and edit them as well.

The third generation iPhone is faster as well. While we don’t know the exact specifications as far as the processor is concerned, we have to take Apple’s word for it. What I was impressed about was Apple’s dedication to bringing better battery technology not only to iPhone but also to its Macbook lines. You now can talk on your iPhone for almost 12 hours before needing a recharge (on 2G). That’s a significant improvement over the previous iPhone. It’s still a trouble area that Apple should work on improving.

The addition of a digital compass to iPhone 3G S was a nice plus. You can also get turn by turn directions from your iPhone, essentially putting the GPS makers in Apple’s sights. And if that’s not enough, you can use “Find My iPhone” feature to recover your phone when you lose it. Now if you have dropped your phone in a subway train, I wouldn’t be too optimistic about recovering it. But at least you get to erase its memory.

The introduction of iPhone voice commands now makes it easier to go truly hands free with your iPhone. You can use your voice to dial on your iPhone 3G S. Not earth shattering but essential. In fact, you could say the same thing about all features Apple has introduced on the new iPhone. It seems Apple has spent more time filling the gaps than introducing revolutionary features on the new iPhone 3G S. If you expected a brand new design with a lot of out-of-this-world features, the new iPhone 3G S may disappoint you. I do believe that the introduction of iPhone 3.0 OS will significantly go a long way towards satisfying disappointed iPhone fans. But I can’t recommend to anyone to upgrade to iPhone 3G S unless you are eligible for an upgrade with at&t or can come up with a good excuse to spend some cash.

Your take: what impressed you the most about iPhone 3G S? What was disappointing about it?