The Most Over-Hyped Features
Jan 14, 2011, 5:17 PM by Philip Berne
Do you really need a 4G, Full HD recording, NFC-capable super-phone? Some of the best features you're hearing about are over-hyped. Find out what's worth skipping.
Reading through criticism about Apple's new iPhone 4 for Verizon Wireless, I was struck by some common, recurring themes. The biggest criticism leveled against the new iPhone seemed to be the lack of 4G LTE networking support. Apple and Verizon addressed this issue in their joint press conference, saying that they wanted to deliver a product sooner, based on customer demand, and the 4G technology available today is not sized to fit the thin, stylish frame of the iPhone 4.
Still, on our Phone Scoop forums and elsewhere, users bemoan the lack of 4G in the upcoming iPhone. This got me thinking about all of the technology that potential buyers crave, even when they probably shouldn't. There are tons of new features appearing on flagship devices that seem to be key selling points, but in practical use these new features usually don't come close to living up to the hype.
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