Does the IPhone 4 get better battery life in practical use than the 3G and previous models? how has your experience been with it in general?

Does the IPhone 4 get better battery life in practical use than the 3G and previous models? how has your experience been with it in general?
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answer:I switched from 3g to 4 and definitely noticed a difference. With my 3g i would barely last a full day on one charge, now I am easily going 2+ days. reception actually seems a little worse, but it could be just that i am noticing it more now that I know there are issues.
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