Apple iPhone 3G 16GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: It's finally here - the iPhone 3G. No, we mean that literally. It's finally at our office and boy, are we excited! GPS, HSDPA purring under the new iPhone hood with a hefty number of software enhancements. But all them software goodies...

Pros: 3.5" 16M-color TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels ; Quad-band GSM support ; Tri-band UMTS support with HSDPA ; Built-in GPS receiver ; Wi-Fi ; 8 to 16GB of onboard storage ; Accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor ; 2 ...

Cons: No video calls over the 3G network ; The handset wobbles on hard even surfaces ; There are a number of messaging downers ; Camera has no auto focus, nor video recording… nor any settings at all ; Safari browser doesn't support Flash and Java, doesn ...

Verdict: But all them software goodies are available for the first-gen iPhone too - so is it worth the fuss? It may as well be, but we never know before we take it out for a spin

Review summary: While I am still trying to figure out what is the best way to pluralize iPhone 3G (iPhones 3G? iPhone 3Gs?), Apple is busy selling the hot new cell phone. ..

Verdict: While I am still trying to figure out what is the best way to pluralize iPhone 3G (iPhones 3G? iPhone 3Gs?), Apple is busy selling the hot new cell phone. In fact, the Cupertino-based company has managed to push three million of the touchtastic ...

Review summary: Faster data speeds and A-GPS add to an already fabulous user experience.

Pros: Faster data speeds and A-GPS add to an already fabulous user experience.

Cons: We expected better than a two-megapixel camera.

Verdict: The best touch-screen smartphone just got even better

Review summary: While you could bring your wall charger with you everywhere you go, it's probably more practical to invest in something like the Mophie Juice Pack...

Verdict: The power of the Apple iPhone 3G is almost a double-edged sword, because you are motivated to keep using it. Surfing the web, using the apps, playing the games... these all take up a good deal of power and the battery life on the iPhone 3G isn't ...

Review summary: With the first generation iPhone, Apple only let you choose that metallic silver back. With the arrival of the iPhone 3G, you got to choose between black or white. What about all those other non-monochromatic colors out there?..

Verdict: With the first generation iPhone, Apple only let you choose that metallic silver back. With the arrival of the iPhone 3G, you got to choose between black or white. What about all those other non-monochromatic colors out there?