Apple have recently officially announced the much speculated 3rd generation iPhone called the iPhone 3G S.

The iPhone 3G S is scheduled for launch on the 19th June. Also launching on the 19th June is the iPhone 3.0 OS (operating system) that can be downloaded for the current iPhone 3G device. The iPhone 3.0 OS will allow the iPhone 3G to make use of some of the new features that come with the new iPhone 3G S, such as MMS.

The iPhone 3G S is being touted as the fastest and most powerfull iPhone yet.

The iPhone 3G S features video recording for the first time on an iPhone, Voice control, up to 32GB Storage, and much more.

The iPhone 3G S 16GB is expected to be available free with O2's highest line rental contracts

The Fastest iPhone Ever

The first thing you’ll notice about iPhone 3G S is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction of the time, and you can view email attachments faster. Improved performance and updated 3D graphics deliver an incredible gaming experience, too. In fact, everything you do on iPhone 3G S is up to 2x faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G.

Video

Now you can shoot video, edit it, and share it — all on your iPhone 3G S. Shoot high-quality VGA video in portrait or landscape. Trim your footage by adjusting start and end points. Then share your video in an email, post it to your MobileMe gallery, publish it on YouTube, or sync it back to your Mac or PC using iTunes.

3-Megapixel Camera

The new 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos, too, thanks to the built-in autofocus and a handy new feature that lets you tap the display to focus on anything (or anyone) you want.

Voice Control

Voice control recognises the names in your contacts and knows the music on your iPod. So if you want to place a call or play a song, all you have to do is ask.

Compass

With a built-in digital compass, iPhone 3G S can point the way. Use the new compass app, or watch as it reorients the map to match the direction your facing.

Cut, Copy & Paste

Cut, copy and paste words and photos, even between applications. Copy and paste images and content from the web too.

Landscape keyboard

Want more room to type on the intelligent software keyboard? Rotate iPhone to landscape to use a larger keyboard in mail, messages, notes and Safari.

Messages

Send messages with text, video, audio, locations and contact information. You can even forward one or more messages to others.

Accessibility

iPhone 3G S offers accessibility features to assist users who are visually or hearing impaired. These features include the VoiceOver screen reader, a Zoom feature, White on Black display options, Mono Audio, and more.

Internet Tethering

Surf the web from practically anywhere. Now you can share the 3G connection on your iPhone with your Mac notebook or PC laptop.

Voice Memos

Capture and share a thought, a memo, a meeting, or any audio recording on the go with the new voice memos application.

Stocks

Stocks on iPhone shows you charts, financial details, and headline news for any stock you choose. Rotate iPhone to see even more detailed information 

You Tube

Watch you tube videos wherever you are. Log in to your you tube account to save and sync bookmarks and rate your favourites.