The Apple iPhone 3G - the jewel in O2's crown!

Due out later in July is a mobile phone that looks set to become the shining light of O2's product range. But can it really be as good as people say? Is the Apple iPhone 3G the one that will beat all other mobile phones?
Apple iPhone 3G - why is it so good?
On June 9th, a product was released that made fans of mobile phones and Apple lovers especially, go gaga with excitement. It was nearly a year since the first iPhone was unveiled, and now, the newest iteration was announced. It's due to be unleashed on the world, on O2, on July 11th. But how does this new Apple iPhone 3G differ from other mobile phones? Well, first thing... it has an awesome 3.5 inch touchscreen, so that all the coolest features and powerful functions are there for you, quite literally, at your fingertips. And what control you have, as the Apple iPhone 3G is only the second device in the world of mobile phones to be built on top of the amazingly easy to use Apple OS-X. Only one other mobile phone came before it, and that was the first iPhone.
You may remember that there was a lot of criticism aimed at the first iPhone. Other mobile phones have more features, people said, other mobile phones do more than it. And then, despite the beautiful interface, they were bang on the money. Other mobile phones DID outperform the iPhone, although, that's going to be harder to do with the Apple iPhone 3G, coming soon on O2. The main thing that the first iPhone didn't have was 3G, and that was where other, more established mobile phones beat it. That's not a problem now, though, because the Apple iPhone 3G, as the name implies, is now one of the mobile phones that HAVE got 3G. And crikey is it fast, as it uses HSDPA, allowing you to connect to the internet at up to 3Mbps. On top of that, you get GPS, and we should all know how useful and invaluable that is!
Apple iPhone 3G - is it REALLY the future?
Once we get through the hype, is the Apple iPhone 3G really a brave new world for mobile phones? Is it REALLY that important? I say it is, but it might not be in the way you suspect...
You see, the Apple iPhone 3G is, just like its ancestor, flawed. It's not perfect, and whilst that can apply to most mobile phones, with the Apple iPhone 3G, it's being hyped up as the ultimate phone. However, if you choose just ONE feature, the camera, you'll realise that in that particular area it's mediocre at best, and at worst, total garbage. In the present world of mobile phones with cameras built in, that's unforgivable. With that in mind, if it's not perfect, why is the Apple iPhone 3G so important? Simple, it's because the Apple iPhone 3G, coming soon on O2, has forced other mobile phones to improve their offerings. So, manufacturers like Nokia and Sony Ericsson are really battling to make up ground, and take the fight to this usurper. That's why it's important: the Apple iPhone 3G is forcing manufacturers to make better mobile phones, and hey, that can only be a good thing for us, the customers!

Expert in mobiles phones and mobile broadband, having worked in the industry for over 7 years.

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