THE LATEST, GREATEST SMART PHONES: These palmtops are bigger, brighter and faster, but each has a hitch or two

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DESPITE A GROWING NUMBER of brawnier challengers, the APPLE IPHONE 4 is still the gold standard. The new, fourth-generation model is a major upgrade from its predecessor, with a gorgeous, higher-resolution display, a front-facing camera for video chats, and an improved, 5-megapixel rear camera with a flash for still shots. The slimmer design has scratch-resistant glass on the front and back and side edging of stainless steel. Plus, the online App Store carries more than 200,000 programs for the iPhone 4. (Carrier: AT&T. Price: $200 for 16 gigabytes of memory or $300 for 32GB with a new two-year contract.)