Apple iPhone - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Here's a look at how Apple transformed its .Mac service into MobileMe and why the launch failed so spectacularly. In a followup segment, we'll dive deeper into how MobileMe works, how it compares to competing services, how the service delivers push messag

Verdict: While the launch of MobileMe certainly didn't go smoothly, the service itself is brilliantly well designed, both usable and attractive (despite some remaining flaws), and demonstrates the real potential of the future of web apps and web services. The next

Review summary: The long wait for official third party apps on the iPhone is over. From the moment the original iPhone was released, critics complained about Apple's closed platform and insisted that it could not meet their definition of "smartphone" because it couldn't

Verdict: With iPhone web app utilities, you can test your Internet access speed, track packages, and O2 (but not AT&T) even provides an MMS reader. Setting up a web app doesn't require any fees or approval from Apple, and properly developed web apps should wor

Review summary: With the iPhone 3G hardware, Apple significantly improved upon last year's original iPhone. It also extended many of the benefits of its newest model to existing users in the form of the iPhone 2.0 software update (which is also available to current iPod

Pros: Thin and compact, scratch resistant, sturdy construction. High quality, bright, scratch resistant screen. Great photo playback features for TV slide presentations. TV output for movie rentals and downloads. Includes 3 free games, accelerometer support

Cons: Less battery life that previous model when using video.

Verdict: It's not yet clear how much software optimization can do to improve the power consumption of 3G data service and GPS lookups, but the shorter life span of the iPhone when running 2.0 is a significant ding against its usability. Somewhat ironically, a key

Review summary: Users access the App Store either through iTunes or through an App Store icon on the iPhone/iPod touch desktop. iPhone users who try to download an application over 10MB while using a cellular connection will be asked to try again over Wi-Fi or on their c

Verdict: Apple is taking its time rolling out new features, but at least it's making sure that the ones it releases are stylish, useful, and full of Apple flair. While we wish this upgrade had gone a little farther, the improvements it delivers are sure to keep iP