Transfering Texts From iPhone 3 to iPhone 4?

I'm getting an iPhone 4 this week, and I want to know if I can transfer all my text messages (most importantly), contacts, etc., over to the new phone from my iPhone 3. Could someone explain how to do this (if it's possible). Thanks!

Everything is stored on iTunes. Create a backup of the device by simply syncing the device. If you want to double check it was backed up, go to "Edit > Preferences > Devices", and you should see "XXX's iPhone 3G" and the current date. If you want to verify each service is backed up:
Contacts will sync based on your settings. When you sync, go to "Info" in iTunes and the "Contacts" will be the first option.
Photos can be synced manually. When you plug it up, you'll have to go in as if it were a camera device and pull them off the device. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083
Calendar is a difficult thing to verify, as it depends on service, but usually, if no service is detected, the backup will save it.
Unfortunately, the iPhone cannot store text messages.

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