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Apple iPhone Part V - The Verdict
By: Shayne Rana  &  Laiq Qureshi   |   Aug 30, 2007
  • 3.5

Features and Connectivity
In the third segment in the iPhone’s dissection, we checked out the features that this device offers. Sadly we were quite disappointed. Although the technology may be state-of-the-art, the features that Apple has incorporated fell extremely short of our expectations. Features like the weather and stock market application may be cool to have but are not entirely necessary. Working with what’s already there is great but that’s only because of the user-friendly interface. But the iPhone offers nothing else nor anything new in terms of software. Though having a large screen and Google Maps is awesome. Other features are pretty average and include reminders, a World Clock, calculator, a timer, stopwatch and all other such functions you’ll find in any normal phone.


Connectivity wise the iPhone’s mediocrity is a sad realization. Using the large screen with Apple’s gyroscopic technology that allows you to merely tilt the phone to switch to landscape mode, is really handy when you’re surfing the Internet. The simple pinch-to-zoom feature also helps to make the images or lettering more comfortable for viewing. The Wi-Fi feature is a definite plus for quick connectivity. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t seem to work the Bluetooth function at all. It refused to find devices and devices somehow felt the neglect and failed to locate the iPhone as well. There’s also no option for sending files via Bluetooth or MMS for that matter. Just via email. Something else the iPhone lacks – A2DP support. But the dedicated YouTube feature is also another plus point for the iPhone. So all we could give it is a 3 here.

Camera

The iPhone boasts of a camera that seems to be present more for the sake of it than for any real use. I like the way clicking pictures on the iPhone feels. A largish screen makes it all the more worthwhile. I also love the animated shutter. But we also have to take into account that the camera comes without a flash or any options for adjusting any settings.

The 2MP camera also doesn’t allow video recording. I mean, even the oldest phones with a VGA camera could manage videos. This is one of the major drawbacks. When it comes to performance, we like the way the pictures were taken. Colors are vibrant, with some gradation issues, but it has a decent camera all in all. Still, the camera will disappoint you if you intend to use the pictures for anything but for web purposes or within the phone itself. So we thought it best to award it a 3.5 for the camera.


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the review was fantastic, I was interested to go for iPhone so after going through the review I would wait for some more time and watch for some more features to be added in the iPhone. In todays new gagets the bluetooth is a common feature and the same is not present in iPhone is a very amazing thing. Lets hope for a newer iPhone with more features in the recent times..
Samar Mishra @ Jul 04, 2008
dis phone is ok lax a lotta features its god for showoff and nuthin great abt it and camera is awesome speaker phone is gay and rest is kool its gt extra features but nuthin too good aint practical so fuck off iphone
Amandeep @ Mar 15, 2008
although iPhone is great in a lot of areas it didn't have video so for those of you who enjoy recording videos you mght think twice about geting an iPhone
John swave @ Oct 31, 2007
Hello! Good Site! Thanks you!
ttokmdgrpx @ Oct 18, 2007
well gr88 fone but it needs a lot 2 improve......wait 4 some time,,after all,its the 1st version of the fone......

fingers crossed
Jasmeet Singh @ Sep 25, 2007
One more vote for HTC Touch..Go get it
Sameer @ Sep 22, 2007
can i purchase this phone from us n use it in india for airtel connection
dr.rohit mehta @ Sep 21, 2007
Perhaps, the iPod Touch is a better thing to buy.
Abhishek K. @ Sep 18, 2007
disappointed with iphone ! sheer waste of apple's genius...

also HTC Touch is by far better than i phone...

its the best though it also has some issues... like camera, it will work only in airtel & speaker but all in all better than i phone as also better than any other windows mobile device..

it really Rocks!!!! HTC Touch Rocks !!!
Rishi @ Sep 05, 2007
Apple, surely is going to come out with 'Round 2' soon, and they are surely going to incorporate more features. We might be looking at a steeper price, with more features.
Rakesh @ Sep 04, 2007
I LIKE THIS TYPE OF PRODUCT. I LOVE MUSIC VERY MUCH .
DILEN KUMAR POLAI @ Sep 02, 2007
HTC touch is the best than i phone
Babs @ Sep 02, 2007
too much hype than substance
prav @ Sep 01, 2007
i wanted to buy iphone but now i have canceled the order......i dont want just a multi touch interface
akshay @ Aug 31, 2007
It only proves its more hype than substance. Windows mobile devices still rulez..
J M @ Aug 31, 2007
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