what is this all about?? I have heared alot latly about the 3rd genration phones .. but dunno whats its all about!!

hmm...i think i might of heard of that.....i would guess...more digitalized...phones...and stuff like that..hmm...

would try to seek more info and come back..here...

This first generation (1G) analog system for mobile communications saw two key improvements during the 1970s: the invention of the microprocessor and the digitization of the control link between the mobilephone and the cell site.

Second generation (2G) digital cellular systems were first developed at the end of the 1980s. These systems digitized not only the control link but also the voice signal. The new system provided better quality and higher capacity at lower cost to consumers.

Third generation (3G) systems promise faster communications services, including voice, fax and Internet, anytime and anywhere with seamless global roaming. ITU’s IMT-2000 global standard for 3G has opened the way to enabling innovative applications and services (e.g. multimedia entertainment, infotainment and location-based services, among others). The first 3G network was deployed in Japan in 2001. 2.5G networks, such as GPRS (Global Packet Radio Service) are already available in some parts of Europe.

quoted from:ITU (http://www.itu.int/osg/spu/ni/3G/technology/index.html#Introduction%20-%20Evolution)

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I'll see if i can find more information. Seems 4th generation is already starting in Japan.