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June 2008
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The editors liked
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
This is the handset the first iPhone should have been. With its innovate tap-swipe-pinch-and-stretch interface and crisp 3.5-inch touchscreen
It's always been the best phone for user-friendliness. Now it's the best for web browsing and downloadin...
Faster browsing
Builtin GPS
Usability
Stylish
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
Still the best user interface bar none
3G with HSDPA highspeed mobile broadband connectivity
AGPS sat nav technology built in
App Store brings iTunes ease of use to applications
Exchange and security features remove most business objections
Speed
Screen for the internet
Touch-screen
Great design/ userfriendly interface/ touchscreen
A flush headphone jack
AppStore
Does everything it says… and well!
Business applications
Does everything the brilliant and revolutionary original iPhone did
Adds more features
An even more impressive sonic performance
And has a smaller pricetag
Much quicker
With a great camera
Great design
Marketleading interface
Superb browsing
Gorgeous design
Fantastic interface
Excellent sound and picture quality
Fine iTunes software
Responsive screen
3G
Flush headphone jack
Audio quality during calls
3G/HSDPA
GPS
GPS inclusion
App Store
Interface
The editors didn't like
Low-quality camera
No video-recording support
No built-in voice dialing
Limited Bluetooth functionality
No support for text selection
Cut
Copy and paste
Apple may have rectified the recessing 3.5mm headphone socket with a standard jack
So you can plug in some decent cans
But they ignored our pleas for a better camera. Why change the rest then stick with the two-megapixel camera
Eh Apple?
Can’t render Flash content
No video recording or MMS
Poor battery life
Battery life typically smartphone-poor GPS functionality not quite there yet Texting still needs work Camera remains poor
Battery life worse than predecessor
Camera still lags way behind rivals
Plastic case feels less solid
Downloading time
Poor battery life with 3G switched on
Doesnt play Flash
Camera could be better/ no video
No copy paste possibility
Bluetooth flexibility
Still limited to O2
Some will be disappointed that the camera hasn't been improved
Will undoubtedly lose some chicappeal as it becomes inevitably ubiquitous
Published: 2008-07-12, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: It hardly seems like a year since the first-gen iPhone stormed the cellphone market, grabbing Apple a coveted spot in the top ranks of handset manufacturers and redefining the sort of usability people could expect from a touchscreen device. Now, howeve...
If it isn't obvious, I love this new iPhone, and I'm extremely happy I bought one. Many people use their phone for different tasks. As for me, when I'm not home, most of the time I'm on the Internet or texting. 3G is widespread where I live, so it's w...
Double the data speeds of iPhone, Excellent Apps Store integration, Vastly improved call quality, Microsoft Exchange support, Stellar music and video player
Some apps crashed, Touch keyboard not for everyone, Still no MMS support, video recorder, or stereo Bluetooth
There’s a reason why the hardware is called the iPhone 3G and the software update is called iPhone 2.0. It’s because the iPhone 2.0 software brings much more innovation to the table, from the Apps Store (which lets you download a host of compe...
Faster networking. GPS for location-based services. App Store. New design provides better reception.
Camera should be better. Lacks some functions that even basic multimedia phones provide, like video recording. No removable battery.
With its faster networking, GPS for location-based services and, best of all, the App Store, Apple takes a significant step forward with the iPhone 3G as a consumer-centric device. This phone is special, and though its not for everyone (hardware key...
Faster networking. GPS for location-based services. App Store. New design provides better reception.
Camera should be better. Lacks some functions that even basic multimedia phones provide, like video recording. No removable battery.
With its faster networking, GPS for location-based services and, best of all, the App Store, Apple takes a significant step forward with the iPhone 3G as a consumer-centric device. This phone is special, and though its not for everyone (hardware ke...
Abstract: By Barry Gerber [Update: 1:10 pm 7/11/2008]: Finally!!! I disconnected my iPhone from and reconnected it to my PC for what seemed like the millionth time. And, I finally got through to the iPhone store where the phone was re-activated. iTunes then off...
The iPhone 3G is the next iteration of Apples immensely popular and iconic cell phone. In one short year its managed to have a serious impact on the industry and with the iPhone 3G going global thats only going to get bigger. There are two big ques...
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Published: 2008-07-11, Author: Ryan , review by: engadget.com
If you're an avid Symbian, BlackBerry, or Windows Mobile / Exchange user, chances are you might think the iPhone 3G is Apple playing catch-up -- and you're not wrong. 3G, GPS, third party apps, enterprise messaging, these are all old hat. But even the wou...
Abstract: Welcome to the Mac Micro. The iPhone 3G is the beginning of a new computing platform. With 3G and the App Store, the best iPod ever is now one of the best handheld computers ever. We struggled with a bunch of day-one bugs, but were confident that Appl...
3G. True GPS. App Store adds hundreds of third-party programs. Voice quality is much improved from the original iPhone. No more recessed headphone jack. Surprisingly good battery life.
An unknown number of buggy units have been released. Still missing video recording, voice dialing, stereo Bluetooth support, picture messaging, and document editing. Earbuds are still lousy.
The iPhone 3G represents the birth of a new computing platform. Its also one very cool phone. While its not perfect, it makes other options on AT&T look tired....
