Abstract: Apple has made the second generation iPhone a lot more accessible however not all of those changes work towards creating the perfect mobile device, though it does get closer than ever before.iPhone reviews are on the whole, pretty useless. If you haven...
Abstract: Few Apple products have polarised opinion in the way that the iPhone has done since it was first announced back in January 2007. Depending on who you listen to, its either the most desirable gadget on the planet, or an over-priced, not very clever and...
Abstract: Dont fight it, you know you want one. Almost as good as Apple thinks it is. Apple likes to call the iPhone 3G the only mobile thats better than the iPhone. The reason for this versions superiority has less to do with hardware improvements than the...
Published: 2008-07-22, Author: Those who waited for the iPhone 3G will have their patience rewarded
Good: Bright, high-resolution screen, fast cellular network, built-in GPS, iPhone 2.0 software includes Exchange support and third-party apps, good audio quality, no recessed headphone jack
Bad: Low-quality camera, no video-recording support, no built-in voice dialing, limited Bluetooth functionality, no support for text selection, cut, copy and paste
Bottomline: If you’ve been cautious and waited a year for the second generation of iPhone, your patience will be rewarded. The iPhone 3G improves on the original iPhone’s audio quality, offers access to a faster data network, and sports built-in GPS funct...
Bottomline: The iPhone is still a lovely object, and the latest incarnation with 3G, AGPS and push email at least brings the spec up to offer a decent comparison with the best Windows Mobile and Symbian smartphones. But failure to keep up with some of the basics ...
Good: Awesome functionality for first-timers All-round improvement on iPhone 2G 3G data is speedy GPS facility very welcome Good data and Wi-Fi contracts
Bad: Battery life typically smartphone-poor GPS functionality not quite there yet Texting still needs work Camera remains poor
Bottomline: Apple is absolutely desperate to gain a foothold in the mobile market – what other explanation can there be for this incredible handset?When the original iPhone launched, the tendency was to forget about its faults. After all, the handset had been a...
Abstract: The full Apple iPhone 3G review can be found in our handset reviews list in the mobile section of the site.However, to give you a quick taster before you click through.In general..."The iPhone 3G is an excellent handset with a few flaws. However, the e...
Abstract: So, here it is. Ive forgone all *real* work to devote my day to plunging the inner depths of the 3G iPhone. Here it is - Ive found you a mind blowing app, twittered with a location and generally spent the day geeking out. Enjoy.
Bad: No improvement on the camera, O2s 3G coverage not great, no search in email, no "read all", no cut and paste, GPS fiddly to use
Bottomline: If youve got an old iPhone and arent fussed about 3G or GPS, the iPhone 2.0 software update will mean the "buzz" phone of the moment is all but virtually in your pocket already...
Bad: 2megapixel camera, Lack of flash, Inability to edit Microsoft Office documents, No MMS
Bottomline: Apple has taken the iPhone to the next level and added some excellent features, including 3G/HSDPA, GPS and support for Microsoft Exchange email. You still cant send MMS and theres only a 2-megapixel camera, but overall its a wonderful experience...
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