Apple iPhone 2G - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Launched in Friday, June 29th, the iPhone has been sold in more than 500 000 units, although its price-tag considered by many as Huge. The first phone of Apple is the ......

Pros: Innovative and responsive interface, Large, vivid 3.5" touch display, Sleek design, The best iPod seen to date

Cons: Many key features missing (3G, MMS, video calling, voice notes, voice dialing, phonebook search), Non-removable battery, Signal strength and sound quality issues, AT&T only!

Verdict: So, has the iPhone lived up to the stellar hype? Yes and no: the interface is just wonderful. It is much better than I had expected it to be and much more user friendly. Features, such as Google maps, YouTube, and iPod, are just wonderful features ...

Review summary: Catching a collective "Ugh!" from tech media everywhere (except maybe David Pogue), the inimitable Walt Mossberg already has his review iPhone as of this morning, which he apparently wasn't under embargo to discuss since he blurted as much out during...

Review summary: The Apple iPhone has been announced, and the tech world couldn't be more excited about it. The iPhone is expected to do for cell phones what the iPod did for MP3 players. There are a few areas where the iPhone is pretty revolutionary, but it stays ...

Verdict: The iPhone is destined to be great. It has too many upgraded features and new ideas. As long as users can get the hang of the new touch screen everything should be okay if the screen's durability holds up. The lack of buttons gives the phone an ...

Review summary: We take an early look at the long-awaited iPhone -- a beguiling combination of touchscreen iPod, mini tablet and quad-band smartphone.

Pros: Stunning display, A sleek design, Innovative multitouch user interface, Superb Web surfing experience, Easy-to-use apps, Excellent music player

Cons: Variable call quality, Lacks some basic features including stereo Bluetooth and 3G, Integrated memory is stingy for an iPod, You have to sync the iPhone to manage music content

Verdict: 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 mobile phone and MP3 player.

Review summary: So after all the rumour, photoshop pictures, Apple have finally confirmed the iPhone. Originally planned for release to the American market in June, the iPhone is scheduled to make it's appearance in the UK before Christmas ‘07. The iPhone has a lot ...