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

The iPhone 3G: What you need to know

The iPhone 3G is on everybody’s mind, so we’re here to answer some of the burning questions about the next version of Apple’s popular smartphone.

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.

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:

iPhone 3G launch coverage roundup

Even though the dust ought to have settled three and a half days later, people all over the country (and world?) are still spending hours in line for an iPhone 3G. It's a tall order for a phone, but clearly people are ravenous -- so here's all the news you need to catch yourself up on the goings on of the past few days. P.S. -Sick of the iPhone news? Don't sweat it, we'll be live from the Sony and Nintendo E3 keynotes tomorrow! Review! iPhone 3G review Hands-on coverage iPhone 3G first look, what do you want to know? Video: iPhone 3G unboxing and first look Black iPhone 3G vs. white iPhone 3G... fight! Activation fiasco iPhone activation servers back online; stock updates from around the world iTunes activation servers go down, iPhone 3G customers being sent home unactivated, first-gen iPhone customers stuck with dead iPhones News and roundups Are you having problems with iPhone 2.0? iPhone 3G and firmware 2.0: the day after iPhone 3G: guts, plants, and free SMS iPhone 3G at one million sold and counting, App Store hits 10 million downloads More after the break.Continue reading iPhone 3G launch coverage roundupPermalink | Email this | Comments

Will higher data plan costs hurt iPhone 3G sales?

Service plan rates for the iPhone 3G are higher than existing iPhone plans, and that’s causing some people to reconsider whether they’ll buy a new phone when it’s released next week. A pair of Macworld editors share their points of view.