Inside the iPhone 3G dropped call complaints

Experts and analysts of all stripes are trying to explain what's wrong with the iPhone 3G, but their answers are frequently supported by bad science, outlandish claims, and pure speculation. Here's what's wrong in the reports, and why a simple firmwa...

Lab test: Apple gets iPhone 3G right for business (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - With the iPhone 3G's banner opening weekend and newsstands looking like a rack of brochures for the device, a review of the iPhone 3G at this point might be pro forma, except for one thing:

Review: iPhone 3G

Existing iPhone owners will probably find more excitement in the 2.0 software update than in this latest model. But those who were cautious and waited before buying the original iPhone have seen their patience rewarded by the features introduced in the iPhone 3G.

Repeat tests show iPhone 3G doesn't suffer from faulty hardware

After lab results demonstrated that the iPhone 3G's antenna actually functions normally, critics complained that the tests didn't represent their own experiences. So the tests were performed again on two phones that had been experiencing severe probl...

Up close and personal with the $853 iPhone 3G from Globe Telecoms

Section: iPhone + Communications, Carriers, iPhone, Originals After announcing its price range for the iPhone 3G a couple of weeks ago at around $1000 for the prepaid units, Globe Telecoms decided to bring down the price tag to around $853 (8GB model) a few days before the August 22 launch of the iPhone 3G in the Philippines. The iPhone 3G was launched on August 22 amidst Filipino spectators and Apple fans who waited jubilantly till the stroke of midnight before they could finally lay their hands on the iPhone 3G. Reports had it that Globe Telecoms was available to activate 600 iPhone 3G units in a couple of hours. The following day, after reading various reports, I trooped to the nearest Globe Telecoms distribution center to check out the iPhone 3G. There were not too many people queuing up when I got to the nearest Globe Telecoms Hub, but there on one of their demo tables was a shiny new iPhone 3G. Just when I was entering the store, I felt such a rush of excitement that I even ignored a store employee asking me something as if trying to stop me from entering their shop. But no, not even security personnel can stop me from reaching out to my first encounter with an iPhone 3G unit. I’ve waited too long for the moment when I could finally touch the iPhone. It was well worth it. Just the mere touch of the shiny black iPhone 3G was enough to satify my hunger, my longing. I had to get out of the store, and get out with the iPhone 3G on my hand. In short, I forgot about the high price, I forgot that I had reserved it a couple of days ago with some Globe Customer Representative through their Globe Loyalty Program for Php22,000 with a two-year lock-in period for my existing post-paid subscription, which I learned will not come into fruition for another week more.There’s no way I can last another week. To make the long story short, I purchased an 8GB iPhone 3G for around $853 and I got an extra pre-paid sim card. And now, after a few days of tinkering with my new iPhone 3G—installing apps, modifying the settings, testing the call and texting features, buying a leather case, transferring my music files, transferring contacts, browsing Appletell using the iPhone 3G’s Safari browser, updating my Facebook status, posting to my personal blog using the WordPress apps, trying to land the Apache Lander softly but to no avail, fingertapping through Tap Tap Revenge...and the list goes on and on—I am more than happy to have finally owned the iPhone 3G. Am I satisfied with my purchase despite the price? Most definitely.  Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

iPhone 3G review

It's hard to think of any other device that's enjoyed the level of exposure and hype that Apple found in the launch of the first iPhone. Who could forget it? Everyone got to be a gadget nerd for a day; even those completely disinterested in technology seemed to come down with iPhone fever. But the original device was still far from perfect: its limited capabilities (especially in the 3G department), high price of entry, and the small number of countries in which it was available kept many potential buyers sidelined. Until now -- or so Apple hopes. The wireless industry is a notoriously tough nut to crack, and it's become pretty clear that the first iPhone wasn't about total domination so much as priming the market and making a good first impression with some very dissatisfied cellphone users. With the iPhone 3G, though, Apple's playing for keeps. Not only is this iPhone's Exchange enterprise support aiming straight for the heart of the business market, but the long-awaited 3rd party application support and App Store means it's no longer just a device, but a viable computing platform. And its 3G network compatibility finally makes the iPhone welcome the world over, especially after Cupertino decided to ditch its non-traditional carrier partnerships in favor of dropping the handset price dramatically. $200? We're still a little stunned. So now that Apple finally stands poised for an all out war on cellphone-makers everywhere, will the iPhone 3G stand up to the competition -- and higher expectations than ever? Read on for our full review. Gallery: iPhone 3G review - hardwareContinue reading iPhone 3G reviewPermalink | Email this | Comments