Apple iPhone 2G - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Think where you are, think where you need to be, think GPS

Pros: Accuracy; GPS signal

Cons: Speed when not using GPS

Verdict: It'll pin where you are as accurate as the Phil "The Power" Taylor

Review summary: The 2.0 software update for the iPhone (and iPod touch) is a major improvement over the operating system on the original iPhone, adding dozens of new features and refining several old ones. Dan Moren looks at the changes.

Pros: App store enables powerful third-party applications ; robust enterprise support ; push synchronization for MobileMe users ; bulk e-mail management ; better e-mail attachment support ; broadened international language support ; numerous small ...

Cons: Certain features still lacking: no built-in support for task management ; no support for iCal event invitations ; Safari lacks password management ; Notes do not sync ; some instability issues

Verdict: On your Mac, the App Store is part of the iTunes Store, but on the iPhone, it's an app unto itself. Unlike its neighbor, the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, the App Store is available over Wi-Fi or a cell connection. The only hitch: if you try to download ...

Review summary: We update our original iPhone to the new firmware and check out the new e-mail features and App Store. Get all the details in our in-depth iPhone 2.0 review.

Pros: Exchange support. Live, while-you-type searching for the contacts list. App Store.

Cons: Some mail features seemed buggy. Not a lot of improvements for a 2.0 release.

Review summary: The British company Continental Mobiles has been selling exclusive mobile phones and iPods online since September 2006. Gold versions of various mobile phone brands and models are being sold. In addition, Continental Mobiles offer various mobile ...

Review summary: The large amount of patents Apple applied for on behalf of the iPhone makes you expect that this should lead to an exclusive device. However; Continental Mobiles are not satisfied with the exclusivity of the Apple iPhone, and that's why they have ...