A First Smartphone, Finally

Johann Strauss II and Georges Bizet, two 19th century composers, shared the same birthday today, 25 October. I was planning on posting a composition written by either noted (pun) luminary. Then my pre-ordered iPhone 4S arrived today. It's time to play with this technologic marvel and, of course, the renown Ms. Siri, the AI female personal assistant. A music tribute to either composer will have to wait.

Photo: An iPod 3G with a home-made capacitative stylus. On the right of the iPod is the new 16 Gb white iPhone 4S. It has a Moshi iVisor screen protector. The black bumper on the phone is the Hazard; one of the newest iPhone 4 family cases made by Oakley.