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Originally Posted by memason

Simple answer. G = Generation. ..3G = 3rd generation, etc.

You will hear a lot about 3G and 4G networks, which means the network (potential) is faster. Wireless carriers have been rolling out their 4G networks for the last year and we are seeing more and more 4G enabled phones on the market. There was some disappointment that the new iPhone 4S was not a 4G phone. Apple says their new antenna design will enable the phone to achieve 14.4Mb/sec download, which is very close to optimal 4G speed. Expectation is that the next iPhone iteration will be a true 4G phone.

Someone else may have a better explanation....

Thanks Mike - I didn't realize that the G was for the newer version.

Originally Posted by pooh

I'm glad you said that Mike, you're right. My last phone was a Droid and I used it quite a bit ...or so I thought. Now that I have my Iphone, it's constantly being used. So many apps, instant messaging from one iPhone to another, Facetime, Weather Alert system, Netflix, HBO to Go, Xfinity, (I can set my DVR to record from my phone if I'm out), mail, internet, photos and video, Kindle, Nook, Google Books, IBooks, and so many other neat things...and oh yes, of course, Angry Birds Rio...

Pooh - have you ever considered using it for a phone?