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The much-hyped debut of the new iPhone 3G went off with hitches aplenty. Many customers, some of whom waited in line overnight, were not able to activate their phones in Apple or AT&T stores. Meanwhile, some owners of the original iPhone who tried to update the device's software were left with unusable phones. Get all of CNET's reviews, news, and advice here.
Full review: Apple iPhone 3G
The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper performance. The iTunes Apps Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. We still have a few gripes, but the iPhone 3G a big improvement over the original.
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From the moment that Apple announced its iPhone at Macworld 2007, the tech world never stopped asking questions. Is the iPhone pretty? Absolutely. Is it easy to use? Certainly. Does it live up to the stratospheric hype? Not so much. Read our full, rated review of the iPhone for the whole story.
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Apple's hugely anticipated iPhone does more than make calls, it also supports a digital-music player that syncs with iTunes. The thin design is dominated by a vivid touch screen that showcases videos and photos beautifully. You'll also note a lack of buttons and controls, since all menu navigation and data entry from typing messages to dialing phone numbers is done on the touch screen. Other features include quad-band world phone support, a 2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, wireless song downloads, Bluetooth, a speakerphone, e-mail, a Safari Web browser, and now 3G support. The original iPhone and the iPhone 3G are available in 8MB and 16MB versions. The iPhone is available only in AT&T and Apple retail stores.
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The iPhone 3G's rated battery life fares well against comparable cell phones. Read more
If you can't afford the iPhone, or you just don't want to switch to AT&T, there are quite a few handsets that give Apple's device a run for its money. Read more
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The Apple iPhone is three devices in one: a cell phone, a wide-screen iPod with touch controls, and an Internet communications device. AT&T (formerly Cingular) is the lucky carrier in the United States.
Both Apple and AT&T stores started selling the original iPhone on June 29, 2007. The second-generation iPhone 3G went on sale July 11, 2008, and by the end of the year Apple has promised that it will land in 70 countries. With a two-year AT&T contract, the new iPhone 3G is $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model.
As usual with Apple gear, the iPhone breaks some design boundaries. Say goodbye to traditional cell phone buttons; the iPhone is all touch screen, all the time. With only one hardware control (a Home key), iPhone's real estate is dominated by a huge, 3.5-inch display. Inside you'll find an iPod music and video player, a full Safari Web browser, a 2-megapixel camera and integrated support for Google Maps. And yes, it makes calls too. Read our full, rated iPhone review for the whole story.
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