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| − | The [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] '''iPhone''' is a next-generation [[cell phone]] built with [[internet|web]] capability in "true-web" fashion: rather than viewing "mobile" versions of web-pages, as common on other mobile devices, using a [[touch screen]] panel, the iPhone enables the user to navigate a full-size [[web page]]. | + | The [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] '''iPhone''' is a next-generation [[cell phone]] built with [[internet|web]] capability in "true-web" fashion: rather than viewing "mobile" versions of web-pages, as common on other mobile devices, using a [[touch screen]] panel, the iPhone enables the user to navigate a full-size [[web page]]. When first announced, the iPhone was hailed as being "the Jesus phone" as a result of it's perception as being a "savior" from the trend of complex, hard to navigate, poorly designed smart phones. |
== Other Applications == | == Other Applications == | ||
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== Release and Price Controversy == | == Release and Price Controversy == | ||
| − | The iPhone was release in the United States on 29 June 2007 in the [[United States]], to wide acclaim. At release the iPhone was capable only of usage on the [[AT&T]] network, and retailed (depending on | + | The iPhone was release in the United States on 29 June 2007 in the [[United States]], to wide acclaim. At release the iPhone was capable only of usage on the [[AT&T]] network, and retailed (depending on flash memory size) for $500 and $600. The pricing of the device was a result of the fact that AT&T did not subsidize the iPhone with subscriber revenues but instead gave Apple a portion. |
| − | Only 69 days after the release, though, on 5 September 2007, Apple slashed the prices of the device to $400 for the model formerly priced at $600, and discontinued selling the lower-capacity $500 model. This quick price cut - aside from being very uncommon in Apple's tradition of delayed price cuts | + | Only 69 days after the release, though, on 5 September 2007, Apple slashed the prices of the device to $400 for the model formerly priced at $600, and discontinued selling the lower-capacity $500 model. This quick price cut - aside from being very uncommon in Apple's tradition of delayed price cuts was due to both falling prices of flash memory and to make it more affordable. Apple founder [[Steve Jobs]] offered a $100 credit to the [[iTunes]] Music Store to every early adopter who could not otherwise obtain price relief from a return or exchange. |
== Notable Oversights == | == Notable Oversights == | ||
| − | Despite the iPhone's technological breakthroughs, it initially lacked several features that users have come to expect of [[Personal Digital Assistant|PDAs]], such as a copy and paste feature, [[Bluetooth]] synchronization capability, and a | + | Despite the iPhone's technological breakthroughs, it initially lacked several features that users have come to expect of [[Personal Digital Assistant|PDAs]], such as a copy and paste feature, deemed to add too much complexity to the user interface but will be added in the upcoming iPhone 3.0 software and [[Bluetooth]] synchronization capability (which is really a gimmick, as wireless syncing is much slower and not much more convenient than using a USB cable). The latter of these two features, within one week of the iPhone's release, was available to users who were willing to "[[hack]]" their device to add such functionality. |
Also, many AT&T customers were befuddled that the iPhone's designers had not taken the chance to use AT&T's [[3G]] mobile data network, a considerably faster and more usable framework than the included EDGE compatibility. The newer version of the iPhone is now capable of utilizing the 3G network. | Also, many AT&T customers were befuddled that the iPhone's designers had not taken the chance to use AT&T's [[3G]] mobile data network, a considerably faster and more usable framework than the included EDGE compatibility. The newer version of the iPhone is now capable of utilizing the 3G network. | ||
Revision as of 00:19, June 14, 2009
The Apple iPhone is a next-generation cell phone built with web capability in "true-web" fashion: rather than viewing "mobile" versions of web-pages, as common on other mobile devices, using a touch screen panel, the iPhone enables the user to navigate a full-size web page. When first announced, the iPhone was hailed as being "the Jesus phone" as a result of it's perception as being a "savior" from the trend of complex, hard to navigate, poorly designed smart phones.
Other Applications
Aside from cellular phone capabilities, and web-viewing, the iPhone also offers (through partnership with Google Maps, a full-featured map application that users can use anywhere in the United States, over AT&T's EDGE data network. Other standard PDA capabilities were included, too, such as Microsoft Outlook synchronization capability.
Release and Price Controversy
The iPhone was release in the United States on 29 June 2007 in the United States, to wide acclaim. At release the iPhone was capable only of usage on the AT&T network, and retailed (depending on flash memory size) for $500 and $600. The pricing of the device was a result of the fact that AT&T did not subsidize the iPhone with subscriber revenues but instead gave Apple a portion.
Only 69 days after the release, though, on 5 September 2007, Apple slashed the prices of the device to $400 for the model formerly priced at $600, and discontinued selling the lower-capacity $500 model. This quick price cut - aside from being very uncommon in Apple's tradition of delayed price cuts was due to both falling prices of flash memory and to make it more affordable. Apple founder Steve Jobs offered a $100 credit to the iTunes Music Store to every early adopter who could not otherwise obtain price relief from a return or exchange.
Notable Oversights
Despite the iPhone's technological breakthroughs, it initially lacked several features that users have come to expect of PDAs, such as a copy and paste feature, deemed to add too much complexity to the user interface but will be added in the upcoming iPhone 3.0 software and Bluetooth synchronization capability (which is really a gimmick, as wireless syncing is much slower and not much more convenient than using a USB cable). The latter of these two features, within one week of the iPhone's release, was available to users who were willing to "hack" their device to add such functionality.
Also, many AT&T customers were befuddled that the iPhone's designers had not taken the chance to use AT&T's 3G mobile data network, a considerably faster and more usable framework than the included EDGE compatibility. The newer version of the iPhone is now capable of utilizing the 3G network.