Latest - Review by Yahoo (added 21 November’08)
Apple iPhone 3G features:
- 3G support
- GPS
- Microsoft exchange server support
- App Store
- Safari browser
- SMS messaging
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Reviews & Previews - (updated 21 November’08)
Yahoo“Web browsing on the iPhone 3G really blew me away. At last, it’s feasible to pull up the New York Times home page when you’re not in Wi-Fi range. That said, when you are using Wi-Fi, the difference can still be dramatic.”
PhoneMag
“Over the course of its contract it won’t be a cheap handset, no matter what Apple and AT&T (or any of the other carriers) say, but I can safely say that the sheer joy of usability will see you soon forget whatever monthly bill you’ve signed yourself up for.”
NZHerald
“What’s missing from the new iPhone? Those who use phone cameras will be disappointed at the lack of video recording which is common on most high-end phones and smartphones to varying degrees of success. Video playback of saved files, though, is flawless.”
MacWorld
“The iPhone 3G improves on the original iPhone’s audio quality, offers access to a faster data network, and sports built-in GPS functionality. You’ll also be getting in on the ground floor of the exciting new world of third-party software written for the iPhone. And business users will appreciate the iPhone’s new Exchange syncing features.”
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Pocket-lint
“Despite the downbeat tune it is a thumbs up from us, but if you’ve got an old iPhone and aren’t 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.”
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InfoSync
“The screen on our new iPhone seems brighter and a bit warmer, compared to the cooler screen on the original. It looks fantastic, and interacting with the phone feels more like playing with a living digital cartoon than manipulating a cell phone.”
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ChannelFlip has reviewed the Apple iPhone 3G -
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CNET.co.uk has reviewed the Apple iPhone 3G and writes -
“The iPhone 3G is still hampered by a few minor problems that may or may not annoy you, such as the inability to send MMS, but overall we found it a joy to use. You don’t immediately think, “Isn’t it a shame it doesn’t do that?” because what it does do well is so far in advance of other phones you almost forget its downsides.”
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ArsTechnica indicates the increase in Apple iPhone 3G camera pixels may be worse, not better -
“Apple managed to strike a fairly reasonable balance here: the iPhone takes pictures that are within the sharpness range expected from a 2 megapixel camera, while the aperture is a respectable f/2.8. If Apple were to use a higher resolution image sensor with the same lens, the pictures wouldn’t be any sharper—and 2MP sharpness in a 5MP camera is just not acceptable. The other option would be to reduce the size of the lens opening, but that way, the amount of light that reaches the sensor is reduced and the iPhone would have an even harder time taking decent photos under dim lighting.”
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Pocket-lint has a first look review of the Apple iPhone 3G GPS and writes -
“Our early First Look wasn’t comprehensive enough to test Mr Jobs’s claims for extended battery life, or to see how much GPS would eat into that. But we’re happy to recommend it on the basis of its remarkable predecessor and the addition of HSDPA data transfer at speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. Especially since O2’s 3G network is more advanced than its EDGE coverage.”
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InfoSyncWorld previews the Apple iPhone 3G GPS and writes -
“Navigating with Google Maps is the least interesting application for GPS on the Apple iPhone 3G. We’re most excited to see what third-party developers come up with. Tom Tom has already announced support, so surely there will be excellent navigation options for the iPhone. But navigation is only the tip of the iceberg for GPS, which is going to be the killer app for the next Apple iPhone.”
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Engadget previews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes -
“It looks like they took an amazing device and made it significantly better. If the battery life is as good as they claim, we think this will steamroll the competition in the enterprise space. And even if it doesn’t, at $199 it’s going to be extremely hard for people to resist.”
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Gizmodo previews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes -
“I also played Super Monkey Ball during my 15 minutes with the iPhone. I didn’t like how to control the game, I had to set the screen to viewing angles that would compromise my view of the screen. But I did catch on how to play within a few seconds.”
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BBC previews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes -
“My play around with the device was shared with another half a dozen journalists and my try out certainly seemed to live up to the hype. It was quick to download and the page was easy to see and read.”
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MacWorld previews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes -
“Fundamentally, this new iPhone feels very much like the old iPhone. It’s apparently lighter than the old one by a minuscule amount, but in my hand it didn’t feel any different from the current iPhone. The biggest cosmetic changes are on the back panel, which is now shiny plastic instead of metal. The back panel is curvier than the one on the current iPhone, and the recessed headphone jack has been replaced with one which lies flush with the iPhone’s body, meaning the days of iPhone headphone adapters are gone forever.”
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LapTopMag previews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes -
“Though I didn’t have a gen one iPhone to compare it to, the iPhone 3G felt lighter and softer in my hand. I was immediately attracted to the white 16GB (apparently because it is more feminine). The white back is glossy and smooth and has a rounded back to it.”
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CNET.co.uk previews the Apple iPhone 3G and writes -
“If you’re an iPhone fence-sitter, now’s the time. The addition of 3G and GPS, the affordable price tag and extra features from the iPhone 2.0 software update make the iPhone 3G a worthy prospect. Unlike the previous iPhone, which we liked and recommended with reservations, we’re much happier with what this new handset has to offer. iPhone 3G isn’t perfect, but there’s a lot to like here and we approach the device with much anticipation. We’ll update this page with a full, rated review once we get our hands on the hardware.”
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News
IntoMobile reports on the third Apple iPhone 3G sensor. Another proximity sensor -
“The third sensor on Apple’s iPhone 3G has been revealed, and it seems that it’s nothing more than an additional proximity sensor.”
InfoSyncWorld shows you 3 Apple iPhone 3G predictions that provide reasons to snag Apple’s new offering -
“Although the Apple iPhone 3G may look like the original with a couple of tweaks, the hardware hidden behind the black or white casing has received a total makeover. As always, Apple is reluctant to provide technical information for a number of reasons, but among the key upgrades there should be a new motherboard and a new GPS chip.”
PopSci indicates the Apple iPhone 3G is being positioned as a gaming station -
“Apple is pushing their iPhone App Store hard, and it looks like games may be the number one new seller.”
Phanfare’s iPhone camera application lets you store photos on the Net with a single click.
“The Phanfare iPhone app gets the computer out of the uploading loop and makes digital photography fun and convenient—all with a single click.” Phanfare’s iPhone app is fully integrated with the Phanfare photo and video sharing service, offering downloadable Mac and PC organizers, state of the art web management and unlimited archival storage. Phanfare users can view their photos and videos on Phanfare’s ad-free online albums and full-screen slideshows, on other websites, such as Facebook, and on their home computer using the Phanfare screensaver or even on their living room tv, using the Phanfare media server. Phanfare also provides a fully compatible iPhone viewing experience that allows browsing photos from any iPhone.
Announcement
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the new iPhone 3G at the worldwide developers conference in San Francisco, the new model is both thinner and cheaper than the first version.
“Twice as fast, half the price” is Apple’s claim for the just-launched 3G version of the iPhone.
The major upgrade for the Apple iPhone 3G is the new 3G networking, as the phone gets a boost from slower EDGE connections to faster HSDPA. Along with the new speed improvement Apple’s new offering needed an improved battery, and Apple is promising the phone will still deliver five hours of talk time in 3G networks, and 10 hours using 2G connections, which is actually pretty impressive.
The Apple iPhone 3G includes the new App Store, providing iPhone users with native applications in a variety of categories including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. The App Store on iPhone works over cellular networks and Wi-Fi.
Availability will be in more than 70 countries later this year, beginning with customer in 22 countries — Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US - on July 11.
In the US the iPhone 3G will be available on July 11 for a retail price of $199 (US) for the 8GB model and $299 (US) for the 16GB model in both Apple and AT&T’s retail stores and requires a new two year contract with AT&T for qualifying customers. iPhone 2.0 software will be available on July 11 as a free software update via iTunes 7.7 or later for all iPhone customers.
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