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The coming of 5^th gen device is much anticipated by tech aficionados but this will also have an effect in the mobile phone lineup of Apple.  As history shows, it was not many years back when iPhone 3Gs was at the limelight but with the coming of the 4^th gen, the 3Gs model was offered as a free device for any two year plan.  Needless to say, the star luster of the iPhone 3Gs was not as bright as before.  And now that the newest device attracts attention, what will become of the older models then?  Although it will not be hard to guess the answer to the said question, it is left to its fate of working in the background for a few more years or it will completely bid its good bye to the tech world.

Apart from this, dropping the iPhone 3Gs will mean that all of the offered phones now will be capable of running CDMA as well as GSM mobile carriers. This will also signify that Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T all have a new model they can offer for free for their customers. In addition, it was an exclusive item for AT&T before but the changes in the mobile line-up of Apple can allow other mobile carriers to offer the device.

Also, going up a ladder the 16GB 4s device will be available for $99 for a new two year contract while the upcoming 16GB iPhone 5 will be available for $199 on a two year contract. The 32GB is up at $299 and the 64GB is up for $399. These changes will toss the older model out of the lineup and make it available for just about any mobile carrier to sell with no contract for on-cash deals.  So, what will become of this model unit?

The newest device just made its public release and tech savvies and aficionados are going gaga over this latest gadget from Apple.  But as the current star of the tech world bathe in praise and reviews, older models like iPhone 3Gs will have to sit back a bit and enjoy the coach as the newest phone gets all the attention.  However, this will not only become the fate of iPhone 3Gs and it is, in fact, in danger of being discontinued or phased out.   Researches also show that an internal memo that comes directly from Apple and sent to Genius Bar indicates that there is a significantly low stock of iPhone 3Gs devices.  The memo indicates that Genius Bar employees should limit their services to 2 options:

1. Screen repairs.
2. Promoting newer iPhone devices, especially the new device.

The limiting services encourage the consumer to buy a newer model to compensate for the limited stock availability of the device. This option should be considered only if there is no other 3GS unit left in the store.

With the 3Gs has been kicked out of the premiere Apple lineup, the 4^th gen device is taking the spot as the free device. Not long, iPhone 3Gs may be discontinued after some time. There is a little catch to this however. It has been recently leaked that the upcoming iOS 6 will be supported by the model so there are speculations whether it will be discontinued or not. It may, however, simply be a last hurrah for owners before they are forced to move up to the newer models.

It was pretty surprising when the news was leaked that the three year old iPhone 3Gs will support the iOS 6 OS update that is about to be released. Since it is an older device it was expected that several features won’t make it into the device. Apple is adamant on making sure that their devices run smoothly when upgrading to new updates so some features have to be left in the cutting floor to ensure optimal performance. This is still a better deal than what the other older devices have since they won’t be compatible with iOS 6 at all.

But the fact that the iPhone 3Gs, a three year old phone, will be eligible for a 4^th OS update is a real surprise. It was one of the main factors that made people question whether Apple intends to discontinue the product or not. So what was left out? Here is a quick list of the features that won’t make it:

1. No support for shared Photo Streams
2. No VIP Mailbox and no VIP Lists either
3. No support for offline reading lists
4. No support for Facetime via cellular network
5. No turn by turn directions and there won’t be any 3D maps as well

iPhone 3Gs won’t support 3D maps, although it is capable of it but the graphical processing power may be a bit too heavy for it to run smoothly, especially with a new OS under the hood. What many do find a bit surprising is the lack of support for offline reading lists and VIP lists or mailbox. Since the iOS 6 has not yet been officially released there is no word yet how these features affect the OS and why they have been cut out. The good news though is that the device still supports pretty much everything else, giving the phone some life support before it needs to be replaced indefinitely.

The iPhone 3Gs may be kicking the can pretty soon with the newest device getting its release but that doesn’t mean that there’s no hope left for it. First of all it is still going to support the upcoming iOS 6 update so it won’t completely be left out of the playing field, despite some features being left out of for smoother performance. Secondly, the mere fact that it won’t be included any longer in Apple’s lineup for contract devices allows vendors to sell a pretty decent tool for a much lower price.

It is predicted to be sold out in the streets and with regular vendors for prices between $200 and $250.

Even with newer toolsout in the market, the 3GS is still one competitive device. You can compare it to the low-end and mid-end smartphones out in the market today and the old model iDevice is still pretty good. There are two features however that places the older phone above the competition. There is the fact that it runs on the iOS mobile OS, the smoothest mobile operating system other than Android and then there is the fact that the iPhone 3Gs supports the largest App Store in the world.  A no-contract for less than $300 is a pretty good deal for teenagers or people still not sure whether the iPhone is the right tool for them to start with.

The iPhone 3Gs is not giving up. Despite it being taken off the shelves once the new tool circulates into the market it doesn’t mean that it won’t be making a comeback. It is already estimated to sell well to first-time smartphone users as a no-contract device at about $200 and it has been confirmed that the device will support the upcoming iOS 6 mobile OS update, albeit with features stripped down for better performance. In India, the phone is still making an incredible run.

The phone used to be offered for a hefty price for a contract in India but with the new device coming out, it has been confirmed that the iPhone 3Gs will now be offered for only Rs 9,999 from its Indian mobile carrier Aircel. This amount is roughly $181 then there is the $55 yearly plan for unlimited data. People also have the option for Rs 399 a month for 2G and 3G connection, capped at 2GB of data. Whenever the network is not available the device will automatically switch over to the older network. This makes it the lowest amount one could ever pay for to bite into Apple’s little powerhouse. Then one has to consider that for such a low plan they still get access to iOS 6 and all its pretty features.

So what does this mean for the dying mobile smartphone?  With the device about to be sold as a quick no-contract device, already unlocked and ready, for younger users or first time users around the world and with India offering it for an unbelievably low price, it could still see some success for another year or two until it finally bows out of the scene. When one considers how well iPhone 3Gs competes with modern smart phones despite being three years old this is not really a bad thing for the late model iPhone and works as a perfect transition for the newer devices.