The title is so, because i was thinking it after finding out all the things i can do with my new toy.

Never will i be lost again.
Never will there be an ugly picture in my phone again.
Never will i have to write recipes down in my chicken handwriting again.

NEVER WILL I BE BORED WAITING EVER AGAIN (because sometimes i forget my book  )

Last night, Clem caught me playing with it constantly,
and complained, “Are you going to be on your phone even more now?!”

Yes, i finally got to opening Pandora’s box.
Okay, more like the iPhone 4 box.
But it felt that way.

The iPhone 4 i got at the Maxis launch @ Gardens

This is my first iPhone, and i’ve never had a desire for one before the iPhone 4.
I’m sorry Apple, but apparently i’m not the only one who thinks so!
The iPhone 4’s predecessors were not really my thing, i wasn’t too fond of its curved back,
but the iPhone 4…
it got a lot of us pulled to the Garden where they tell you not to eat the Apple.

Looking fierce in an all-new design (i much prefer the corners of the phone now!)
the iPhone 4 IS the thinnest smartphone in the world right now.

All stainless steel and flawless glass,
even holding it in my hand is a pleasurable experience,
with a feeling that is similar to when i look at Nicholas Kirkwood shoes online.

Besides going gaga over it’s outer features,
let’s go deeper,
to why i finally UNDERSTAND the ‘smart’ behind a smartphone like my iFairy (*sheepish* yeah that’s what i named her)

FaceTime

In short, it’s video calling (for free if done over Wi-Fi).
As easy as making a call, i can just video call any friend who has an iPhone 4 or the new iPod touch.
I can’t wait till more friends have the iPhone 4… and how fun it’d be to tell them stuff when i’m traveling!
One thing i miss most when i travel is communicating with friends.
And emailing and messaging… just doesn’t cut it when you want to hear and see their reactions,
especially if i’m not next to my laptop to use Skype.

There are even TWO built-in cameras for FaceTime,
so i could show the caller something that is happening in front of me,
while seeing their response at the same time!

Read more about FaceTime *here*

Multitasking

We’re always multitasking, you cannot deny that!

While checking a food app on what to eat for the night, someone might message and ask whether you want to party in Bangkok next weekend, but you have to go on the DJ’s myspace to see whether you like the music first, and at the same time people are calling you about work.

The wonderful thing about my iFairy is how i can maneuver between applications quickly and easily.
No waiting, even for a microsecond, for an app to load or rubbish like that.
It just OPENS and IS READY.

Read more about multitasking using the iPhone 4 *here*

Retina Display

Crisp. Sharp. Vibrant. High-res.
This is not even something i have to tell you,
but you have to SEE for yourself.

“Apple engineers were able to pack four times the number of pixels into the same 3.5-inch (diagonal) screen found on earlier iPhone models. The resulting pixel density of iPhone 4 — 326 pixels per inch — makes text and graphics look smooth and continuous at any size.”

[click for larger view]

Don’t you just hate it when they keep making things better and better,
so you HAVE to get the latest one!?

The quality of the pictures and videos are just out of this world.
It just makes me want to KEEP on looking.
It’s like having an HD TV in your palm.
Heck, it IS having an HD in your palm!

Read more about Retina Display *here*

Camera, photos, and video

• Video recording, HD (720p) up to
  30 frames per second with audio
• 5-megapixel still camera
• VGA-quality photos and video at up to
  30 frames per second with the front camera
• Tap to focus video or still images
• LED flash
• Photo and video geotagging

I actually can’t wait till i travel again so i can take a video and edit it on the spot!
Gahhhh excited!

Read more about the iPhone 4’s HD Vid Recording *here*
Of course, i can use my iPhone as an iPod as well.
Yay to not having to carry around my iPod everywhere!

And i MUST tell you this story about the phone’s speakers.
The other night, i reached home before Clem,
so i plugged the iPhone to the external speakers and let it play,
while i poured myself a glass of shiraz and took a shower.

In the middle of it, i fiddled with the phone a bit,
and put the music back on.

When Clem got back, he asked why i didn’t connect it to the speakers.
“I did. I made sure i did just now!”
“No… you didn’t!” He connected it properly (it must’ve come loose earlier), the sound changed,
and i did feel stupid for a while.

My surprise was that the iPhone speakers were as loud as the external speakers!
I didn’t even notice the difference even though it was playing thru the external speakers previously!

Superbest.

Besides all the magical things my iPhone 4 can do,
i still haven’t even brought up my favourite part… all the apps!

I always hear about apps.
Apps this apps that.
It was of no concern to me cos i didn’t have an iPhone… but i GET IT now.

Apps ARE AMAZING.

I SWEAR THEY’RE GOING TO CHANGE MY LIFE AND MAKE ME A BETTER PERSON.

Some are free and some are not, but they don’t usually cost too much,
tho i must say… it can get really addictive.
I had to TEAR myself away from app-shopping!

I’m gonna share some with you,
in the hope you can understand WHY i’m so excited
and not think i’m (completely) crazy.

Polarize is an app for photos.

Here’s a boring photo (with clothes hanging in the bg and all -_-)…

After i polarized it… TADA!
Suddenly more artistic of sorts!

Here’s a nice picture i took with the iPhone 4 cam of RowdyRudy’s ceiling.

And after using the app, it looks like the ceiling had a party all night long.

Another photo app to install is Hipstamatic.

First knew about it thru Alet, when he took some pictures and tagged us in Facebook.
I was like, “HOW the heck did the picture turn out so nice?!”

For forgetful and scatterbrained people LIKE ME,
Evernote helps you remember everything!

Just watch the video, it’s really cute and quirky and got me to install Evernote in the hope that my terrible memory will get organized with the help of technology!

The fashion apps.
Will change any fashion-loving person’s life forever.
I swear on it.

Style.Com has free iPhone app downloads that let you view the latest runway looks, parties and vids instantaneously.

I find that i don’t have time to read if i just have to wait for 5 minutes,
so catching up on the latest runway looks while waiting for my char koay teow is perfect.

I also installed F Network…

and Chic Feed, which compiles looks from LookBook, Jak & Jil, Sartorialist, etc. (thanks Azlina for recommending it!)

Since i recently started to cook, the food & recipe apps have got me happy!
I even showed them to my mum, tho she must be thinking how she learnt all her recipes thru experience and memory, no apps nonsense!

I do like Jamie Oliver, i do

Epicurious was recommended by Azlina as well (she be my iPhone app soulmate, i love almost everything she told me bout!)

• Search ingredients and browse categories
• Save and e-mail recipes
• View in cookbook-page layout

• Search recipes in the palm of your hand
• Access shopping lists at the store
• E-mail your favorite recipes

Game apps like Word for Friends…

Doodlejump

Phew. That was a long post.
Unintentionally long 0_o

Do let me know of any cool apps you know about,
drop a note in the comments section 
I’m still quite apps-addicted!

The iPhone 4 retails at RM2,290 (16GB) / RM2,690 (32GB)
but you can get yours at a major discount with special packages and rates from Maxis!

Check out full rates *here*

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