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Apple iPhone

First seen: 16 august 2006

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  • User Score (2076)
    7.8 7.8 from 2076 reviewers
  • Expert Score (64)
    8.2 8.2 from 64 reviewers
  • Design (265)
    5.6 5.6 from 265 reviewers
  • Value for money (35)
    5.5 5.5 from 35 reviewers
  • Features (23)
    5.2 5.2 from 23 reviewers
  • Ease of use (35)
    6.2 6.2 from 35 reviewers
  • Performance (8)
    5.5 5.5 from 8 reviewers
  • Sound quality (150)
    6.0 6.0 from 150 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • georgous screen, very decent camera, great faeature set, beautiful graphics, beautiful screen
  • no video capture, 2 mp camera, screen gets greasy, at t network, lower internal memory

iPhone is a revolutionary new mobile phone that allows you to make a call by simply tapping a name or number in your address book, a favorites list, or a call log. It also automatically syncs all your contacts from a PC, Mac, or Internet service. And it lets you select and listen to voicemail messages in whatever order you want — just like email.

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Release Date

  • First seen
    16 August 2006

iPhone

Apples’ iPhone was first revealed to the public on the WWDC in January 2007. Intense rumors had been circulating for several months about the upcoming phone from Apple. Even though Apple presented the phone the anticipating audience had to wait until mid-summer 2007 to get their hand on the device. For the US market the iPhone is tied to AT&T with different data and call plans.

iPhone Versions:

Apple iPhone 3GS
released Ju…
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iPhone

Apples’ iPhone was first revealed to the public on the WWDC in January 2007. Intense rumors had been circulating for several months about the upcoming phone from Apple. Even though Apple presented the phone the anticipating audience had to wait until mid-summer 2007 to get their hand on the device. For the US market the iPhone is tied to AT&T with different data and call plans.

iPhone Versions:

Apple iPhone 3GS
released June 19th 2009. S=speed, faster processor, faster 3G (7,2mbit), faster graphics etc.
Apple iPhone 3G
released July 11th 2008

Features:

The iPhone has a large 3.5 in LCD display with 320x480 resolution and uses a multi-touch interface rather than actual buttons. There is a virtual keyboard for typing and the user interface consist of large icons for navigation. Besides being a phone it offers full internet browsing capabilities with the built in Safari browser. When launched the iPhone came in one 4GB version and one 8GB version, the 4GB version was discontinued after a few months. In February 2008 Apple also released a 16GB version of the phone with a MSRP at $499 (8GB at $399). The iPhone also features a built in e-mail client, iPod with video capabilities.

Other features

  • 2 MegaPixel camera
  • Quad band
  • Bluetooth 2.x+ EDR
  • Wifi
  • motion sensor

Internal Links

Apple iPhone 3G

Apple iPhone 3GS

External Resources

Apple's iPhone Page

AT&T iPhone Page

iPhone Manual (pdf direct link)

gmail - IMAP configuration

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  1. Apple iPhone

    Reviewer: maximum pc
    10 October 2007
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Hey did you hear? Apple came out with a mobile phone. Of course you heard—the only way you could’ve avoided the iPhone hype machine was to move to Antarctica, shut yourself in an igloo, and avoid all contact with other humans. But in case you’ve just crept out of your ice house, the iPhone is Apple’s new gadget that combines a mobile phone, iPod, and Internet access into one handy bundle that fits in your pocket. Read more

  2. Apple's iPhone: an initial (but in-depth) review

    Reviewer: AppleInsider
    2 July 2007
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The iPhone is an extremely well designed and executed product that pushes the envelope in handheld devices. It's an excellent phone, an exceptional new version of the iPod, and a brilliant web browser, plus a good mobile email machine and general organizer. The iPhone's unique approach to software shoots high above the usability of the software in competing smartphones. While the iPhone has room for improvement, it is a very impressive achievement and simply embarrasses... Read more

  3. Reviewer: Sharpened.net
    1 April 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The iPhone looks and feels as good as I hoped it would. It is light, thin, and most importantly, comfortable to use. The ease of use is aided greatly by an incredible screen that has a ridiculously high . Even when fully zoomed out on a Web page, I can still read some of the text. That is pretty impressive, considering the screen size is less than a tenth of the size of most computer . And not just Web pages look great ? photos and videos look even more amazing. Put... Read more

  4. Apple iPhone - 16GB (AT&T)

    Reviewer: CNET
    30 June 2007
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Design 9
    9.0
    Features 7
    7.0
    Performance 7
    7.0
     

    The bottom line: Despite some important missing features, a slow data network, and call quality that doesn't always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated cell phone and MP3 player. Read more

  5. Apple iPhone

    Reviewer: ComputerShopper
    16 July 2007
    Overall 8
    7.9
     

    The Apple iPhone is beautifully designed and a joy to use, although it's seriously hobbled by its glacial EDGE data network and disappointing battery life. Read more

  1. Innovative but not as open to others as it could be

    Reviewer: gb36, BusinessMobileAsia.com
    8 September 2007
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    A lot to say about this. Sure it's innovative with touchscreen and a Safari Browser built in but there isnt as much memory as there could have been (uses flash memory, not an HDD like most iPods). The recessed headset slot stops people using most headsets, too.Innovative, but in my opinion like the iPod, later iterations may reach higher expectations. Read more

  2. Amazing...the world at your hands

    Reviewer: battleduckling, viewpoints
    13 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    At first, I was unsure about the iPhone. I believed that it was overplayed in the media and nothing much more then mere eye candy. After playing around my best friends iPhone, I had to get one of my own. The iPhone is innovative, unique, and easy to use. It is a high-end toy that offers a world of information and entertainment. Read more

  3. Best Phone in the Market Now !

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    23 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I brought a great price for 350+ tax for a reburb iphone from att; condition was great like new I would said. First I thign was unlocked my phone, it created me lots of opportunity to take advantage of this phone that default just won't. However SDK is out soon which create tons of new way to take advantage of this marvelous phone. There's lots of pro about this phone than cons, yes you can't compare Nokia N95 because they differetn categoeis phone, Iphone is more design... Read more

  4. "i hate ,no worth for my money i paid"

    Reviewer: CNET
    10 October 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    first i see this phone i amazed ,(may be i didnt see another touch screen phone like this).The features i felt too good, but deeply using it i found difficulties ,still i cant use the i pod,now i am giving to service this equipment.bcz i cant sync it with my pc even i downloaded the latest version of itunes.But this camera and its pictures are wonderful ,also applications like calenders,calculator,even web browsing is good.contact book extra decent i found. the ringtones... Read more

  5. Still using this phone

    Reviewer: Epinions
    10 January 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This review is about the durability of the iphone So I bought this phone about 2 and a half years ago and I'm still using it. That tells you the quality of this phone. I have no phone cover on it and I carry it in my pocket every single day. Once in a while I have to clean out the pocket lint but everything works great.  I had to replace the headphone jack on it but that was my fault. I left my headphones plugged in and had it in my pocket. Never do that. it got stuck... Read more

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