When it comes down to smartphone slickness in 2008, none outshined the Apple iPhone. Probably the most noteworthy smartphone release of 2008 was the Apple iPhone 3G, the second-generation iPhone that caused a ruckus when it was released in July. The 3G handheld built upon the iPhone's now-iconic legacy, tying in support for AT&T's high-speed 3G network.The iPhone 3G, which comes in 8 GB and 16 GB models, is the touch screen of all touch screens, featuring a 2-megapixel camera, e-mail support for IMAP and POP services, Wi-Fi, GPS and a Safari browser.
For many, the iPhone's draw is the display, a 3.5-inch widescreen touch screen with 480 x 320 resolution. The display features multitouch and pinch capabilities to ease navigation and selection. The iPhone 3G is also a multimedia titan that offers support for nearly every video and audio format known to man and integration with the iTunes music store.
It also offers access to Apple's App Store, a marketplace where developers can build and sell apps for users to download, for a fee, to their devices. The smartphone also lets users view a host of document formats, including the Microsoft Office suite.
The Apple iPhone 3G clocks in at 4.5 by 2.4 by 0.48 inches and runs $199 for the 8 GB model and $299 for the 16 GB model.
Release date: July 11 2008
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The good:
The Apple iPhone 3G offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks, third-party applications, and expanded e-mail. Its call quality is improved and it continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience.
The bad:
The iPhone 3G continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone. Battery life was uneven, and the 3G connection tended to be shaky. Also, the e-mail syncing is not without its faults.
The bottom line:
The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. Critical features still are missing, and the battery depletes quickly under heavy use, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model.
Specifications:
and / Type  | |
| Brand | Apple |
| Type | iPhone 16GB |
| Form factor | Candybar |
| Color | Black |
Network | |
| Phone Network | EDGE, GPRS, GSM |
| Service | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 |
| Infrared | No |
| Wi-Fi (WLAN) | Yes |
| USB | 2.0 |
| Fax / Data | No |
Display | |
| Main display | Color TFT touchscreen |
| Color display | 16.000.000 colors |
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Resolution | 320x480 pixels |
| External display | No |
Memory | |
| Internal memory | 16GB |
| External memory | No |
| Memory slots | No |
| Storage types | No |
Basic | |
| Battery | Lithium Ion |
| Standby time | 250 hours |
| Talk time | 8 hours |
Calling | |
| Vibrate alert | Yes |
| Photo ID | No |
| Ringtones | MP3, Polyfone |
Camera | |
| Camera | Yes |
| Megapixels | 2.0 megapixels |
| Maximum photo resolution | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Digital zoom | No |
| Optical zoom | No |
| Auto focus | No |
| Flash | No |
| Recording video | Yes |
| Second (front) camera | No |
Messaging | |
| SMS | Yes |
| MMS | Yes |
| T9 text function | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Internet browsing | Yes |
Entertainment | |
| FM radio | No |
| Java | Yes |
| Audio player | AAC, MP3 |
| Video player | 3GP, MPEG4 |
Features | |
| Add ringtones | Yes |
| Organiser | Calculator, Calendar, Reminders, Currency converter, Built in hands free, Photo album, Photo editor, Voice memo, Google maps |
| Video call | No |
| Other features | Built in hands free, Voice dial, Voice memo |
Format | |
| Weight | 4.8 oz. |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.5x2.4x0.5 in. |
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