| More than just a regular cellphone, the Apple iPhone | | | | Featuring memory capacities of 4 gigabytes and 8 |
| has several features which help it stand out from the | | | | gigabytes of flash memory, the iPhone features |
| crowd, we go through an overview of them: | | | | adequate storage for digital music collections. It |
| Phone Features: | | | | incorporates a new digital music library system which |
| The iPhone supports features like conferencing, call | | | | makes it easier for users to sort through their |
| holding, call merging, caller ID and integration with | | | | collection. |
| cellular network features and functions. For example, | | | | The iPhone can offers video playback, giving users |
| when an incoming phone call is received, any music | | | | the option to watch movies and TV shows. The |
| currently being played will be muted. Once the call is | | | | videos play while the iPhone is in a landscape |
| completed, the normal music will resume. | | | | orientation. |
| SMS text messages will be displayed similar to an | | | | Internet Access: |
| email inbox, and can be sorted by topic. In addition, | | | | The iPhone has built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking and |
| text messages will appear as message "bubbles" | | | | is able to connect to the Internet using a modified |
| under each users name. Together with cellular | | | | version of Apple's Safari browser. |
| operator AT&T Mobility, formerly Cingular | | | | It can also access a 2.5G EDGE telecommunications |
| Wireless, the iPhone has the ability to display voice | | | | network to access the Internet. |
| mails in a "Visual Voicemail" format. This allows users | | | | While the iPhone does not have support for the 3G |
| to see voice mails in a graphical manner and be able | | | | high speed communications network presently, Apple |
| to play voice messages at will, rather than the typical | | | | has said there are plans to add 3G support in future |
| chronological manner that is currently offered by | | | | versions. The Apple iPhone provides support for the |
| cellular operators. The iPhone supports the Bluetooth | | | | IMAP and POP3 email protocols giving users the ability |
| 2.0 wireless standard, meaning users can use | | | | to check and compose emails on the device. At |
| compliant cellphone headsets for hands-free | | | | present there is no enterprise connectivity, other |
| operation. | | | | than the 2 email protocols listed. |
| Camera: | | | | Battery life: |
| The Apple iPhone features a 2.0 megapixel camera | | | | The iPhone has a built-in battery which provides |
| on its back panel. The iPhone cannot record video at | | | | robust usage for the device. It is not intended for |
| this time. The iPhone also includes software which | | | | the user to replace. The battery is listed to be |
| allows users to edit and email photos. This software | | | | capable of providing up to 7 hours of video, 6 hours |
| also communicates with the iPhoto software on Mac | | | | of web browsing, 8 hours of talk time and music |
| computer. | | | | playback time of 24 hours. It has up to 250 hours of |
| Multimedia Capabilities: | | | | standby time. |