The Apple iPhone 3G has been discontinued, but many are still in operation and available for use with AT&T's cellular network. The handset updated the popular iPhone model, adding new features and capabilities. The phone includes not only voice functionality, but also serves as a PDA and camera. You can also download thousands of applications to expand the phone's capabilities; some are free, others require a fee.
Hardware
The Apple iPhone 3G is a bar phone which measures 4.52 inches high, 2.44 inches wide and .49 inches deep. It weighs in at 4.7 oz. The handset has an internal antenna and the primary input method is the touchscreen. Volume, ringer and a "sleep" key ring the outside edge of the phone. The touchscreen measures 3.5 inches diagonally, and has a resolution of 320 by 480 pixels. The iPhone 3G is available with either 16GB or 8GB of internal memory. Talk time is about 5 hours, while standby time is 300 hours. Keep in mind that normal usage means you will experience a mix of talk time and standby time, so your actual battery life will vary.
Connectivity
You can connect your iPhone 3G to a Bluetooth headset or to any other device that uses Bluetooth. The iPhone 3G connects to your computer via USB cable, and you can use iTunes to synchronize your data. Not only can you connect to the Internet through your cellular provider's network, you can also use the iPhone 3G's built-in Wi-Fi.
Features
The iPhone 3G has text and picture messaging capabilities. It can also send and receive email and view attachments with the built-in attachment viewer program. The camera is 2 megapixels, and can also capture video. Videos can be uploaded directly to YouTube with the built-in dedicated application. The iPhone 3G also features a calculator and alarm. The built-in calendar can be synchronized with your computer's calendar via iTunes. The iPhone 3G also features built-in GPS with geotagging available for photos and video.
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