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? Head on over to Engadget for our full review.

[RileyFreeman Posted Jul 11th 2008 9:43AM]

i never understood why engadgetmobile redirects people to engadget about a PHONE

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2008 8:26PM]

A 3G phone with bad camera, NO MMS, and NO Video Calling. This is one of the few "3G" phones without Video Calling. They are going to make a video calling version next year for another wave of profit. Nice.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 12th 2008 2:56PM]

Seriously. At work i can only access the mobile section of the site. There goes my morning :(

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2008 9:54AM]

check out the next convergence device http://gadgetnorth.com/?p=55

the MULLET PHONE

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2008 11:28AM]

I was able to get my 3g iphone for free because there are these crazy guys and girls from freeiphoneswap outside the apple store on 5th ave that paid me on the spot. i saw some tv interviewing them

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2008 10:49AM]

If they'd upped the cam specs to 3.2, put in MMS (stupidest thing ever to leave out) and included bluetooth stereo, I'd have been in line myself.

But for now, I'm waiting on the Nuviphone. Turn by turn navigation and all the other features missing from the iPhone. Sorry Apple, if you can't give us what should be standard, you'll never "dominate" the market.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2008 11:12AM]

Online (Premier) and Call Centers (for Company Responsible Accts) sold out in 2 1/2 hours. (10:28 EST). Back ordered.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2008 12:25PM]

Seriously engadget some of us can't get to the non mobile portion for your blogs from our jobs, you know jobs in the cell phone industry. Now I have to use my iphone to read your review ;p

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2008 5:30PM]

All sold out at our Att store. Had to preorder 2 of um. They said they will be in monday.

[JW Posted Jul 23rd 2008 2:40PM]

3G! Yeah!
...now what?