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iPhone 3GS

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The iPhone 3GS is a model in the iPhone series of smartphones produced by Apple Inc.. Released in 2008, it was an updated version of the original iPhone, featuring third-generation (3G) wireless technology. Key hardware improvements included a 3-megapixel digital camera capable of recording video and an internal digital compass. The iPhone 3GS also introduced the iPhone OS 3.0 operating system, which supported voice-activated controls and peer-to-peer gaming over Wi-Fi. The "S" in its name indicated a slight upgrade rather than a drastic change.123

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