Apple iPhone 2G - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Five months, many stares and too much attention. The product that defines 2007.

Verdict: So would I buy the iPhone again? If I needed a phone right now, probably. The only problem is the mobile phone market is full of nimble companies who know what they are doing. It's not like Creative, Microsoft or Sandisk who either took too long to ...

Review summary: Apple's iPhone is now out in the UK, and Macworld has spent two weeks testing it. Does it live up to the considerable hype, and expense, or is it just a 'rip-off'? We ask the iPhone some awkward questions…

Pros: Fantastic multi-touch interface, superb screen, great applications, best mobile web browser in existence, easy mobile email, is sure to make your friends jealous

Cons: Unrealistically priced for the mass market, tight-fisted O2 text and call allowance, dreadful camera, lack of 3G support, lack of GPS, lack of Flash support in web browser, small 8GB storage space, recessed earphone socket is annoying, no games, can't ...

Verdict: If you decide to buy an iPhone and take out an 18-month contract with Apple and O2, do so with your eyes open and be aware that there are many better deals out there. You are paying over the odds to own an iPhone. You'll be in a privileged minority, ...

Review summary: Some sort of inside source is reporting that Vodafone will be the exclusive carrier of the 3G Apple iPhone for all of its coverage areas. Meanwhile, T-Mobile is shaking its fist...

Verdict: Here's a twist of fate for you. After Vodafone filed a complaint against T-Mobile Germany for selling locked iPhones, the former has apparently snagged the exclusive rights to a much better prize. Some sort of inside source is reporting that Vodafone ...

Pros: Terrific interface ; stylish ; unlimited data and The Cloud hotspot access

Cons: No 3G ; expensive ; 18-month contract ; headphone socket recess ; non-removable battery

Verdict: Will Apple's new handset revolutionise the industry or has it simply been over-hyped?

Review summary: 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 ...

Pros: Great call quality ; Visual Voicemail ; gorgeous multitouch touchscreen ; best iPod ever

Cons: No 3G ; no Flash ; no 3rd-party apps yet

Verdict: It's also Apple's best iPod yet. There's no click wheel, but the iPod interface is just as easy to use, if not easier. Cover Flow, which uses album art to sort songs, is a fun way to sift through your music. The audio is iPod-esque-good midrange and ...