Archive for April, 2008
Apr 18, 2008 in iPhone
Updates have become a major part of our lives. Whether you’re talking about a news update on the war against terrorism or having the technology that controls us update itself to give you better features and safety measures, we’re constantly in a state of update. Everything, that is, except our cell phones. Manufacturers make changes to phone technology every single day, but in most cases, you’ll never see those updates until you throw your current phone away and purchase a new one. Unless, of course, you have the new Apple iPhone.
You may be familiar with the excitement about this device. You may even have seen pictures of people waiting in line for one, but this is one device that is truly worth waiting in line for.
The Apple iPhone is the first cellular phone to come with a full operating system. While lots of other devices claim to be “smart phones,” the iPhone is the only one that truly meets the definition of that term. Updates are an integral part of any software system, and US users have already had the opportunity to download two software updates for their new iPhones.
As the technology grows and changes, Apple will continue to make a commitment to their customers thus giving them the best product all of the time. Most cell phone companies only offer that commitment when you walk out of the store with a new phone. Once you’ve had time to open the box, there’s a problem with the software, a bug in the system, or something else they simply can’t fix.
The iPhone just doesn’t have that problem. Whether it’s security patches or new features, your iPhone will continue to maintain the quality it displayed when it was first released through the help of Apple’s continued commitment to providing you with necessary updates. That means a functionality that just doesn’t appear with other mobile phone products.
No updates means no software corrections, no function changes, and absolutely no increased performance. Updates mean the Apple iPhone. So, seriously, head out, get in line, and get an iPhone. The touch screen, the entertainment aspects, the 8 gigs of storage are all worth the price alone, but the updates you can get to increase your levels of performance on a regular basis are priceless – and they’re unavailable with any other device on the market.
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Apr 18, 2008 in iPhone
You’ve heard the buzz about the new iPhones, but are they seriously worth the money and the hassle of waiting in line to get one? You bet!
One of the biggest reasons so many consumers are flocking to the iPhone as if it were the best thing since cell phone technology started is that we live in a society where we need to stay connected. Whether you just need to grab that e-mail from your boss or you need to be able to log in and see if that payment has come through to your account, being connected to the internet and the world around you is essential these days.
Lots of cell phone companies have tried to create “smart phones” that give us all of the technology that we need access to on a regular basis, but let’s face it: those phones just aren’t as smart as they say they are.
Take a glance at just a few of the problems smart phone users report:
? The incessant invasion of viruses and Trojan horses onto the phone itself.
? The incompatibility of running platforms which means difficulties with downloads.
? The keypad and navigation controls on many are simply difficult to use. Even with stylus-interface screens, the stylus is lost, difficult to use, or scratches the screen itself.
Simply put, most of the smart phones on the market today are awkward to use, full of bugs, and have unreliable connectivity or running systems.
This is where the real difference with the iPhone pops into play. The iPhone is the first device on the market to offer a full operating system on a cellular phone. That means that software updates are available on a regular basis (US users have already had two updates), and the quality will only improve from here.
By definition, the stability of Apple operating platforms has always been higher than that of any other operating platform on the planet, and the iPhone is little different. Apple keeps a tight rein on its software, and hackers just don’t bother with Apple. Instead of software crashes and bugs like you get with a typical smart phone, you’ll see only the skies of perfect functioning with your iPhone.
If you’re looking for a device that truly helps you stay connected in a world where connectivity means everything, don’t look past the iPhone. It’s certainly worth the wait in line and the price tag.
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Apr 18, 2008 in iPhone
Seems like we lug a lot of stuff with us these days, and with the way our lives go, it’s practically necessary.
I mean, you always have your phone with you. In some cases, you need your laptop with you, and with a commute like yours, why leave without your iPod or MP3 player? The problem, though, really rears its ugly head when you wake up late for work and walk out without one of those gadgets.
If you leave your cell phone on the counter, there’s no way to call your boss to let him know you’re going to be late, no way to text your friends to let them know lunch is off, and absolutely no way to check your messages.
Walk off without your laptop, and you may as well call it a day right there. All of your files are there. How are you going to work without it?
Leave your iPod behind, and you’ve got one incredibly lame commute. From the podcasts you hate to miss to the music that makes your world go round, leaving it at home means not catching that TV show on your lunch break and having absolutely nothing to listen to as you stare at everyone else on the train.
Want to simplify? It’s easier than you may think with the iPhone.
You’ve heard about the hype, you probably even know about the features, but you want one good reason to wait in line and actually pay for one? SIMPLICITY. The iPhone is the first cellular device to have an entire operating system, so don’t worry about forgetting your laptop. What’s more is that the iPod functions you’ve come to love are completely integrated with this amazing piece of technology. Add that to the perfect touch-screen interface and a great connection wherever you are, and you’ve got one hot piece of equipment.
Whether you just need to listen to something on the train, or you want to download the last episode of Dr. Who to watch while you’re traveling, the iPhone has the entertainment functions you’re looking for with the connectivity of bigger devices like your laptop. One device equals entertainment, file storage, an internet connection, and a cell phone, and It all fits in your pocket.
Leave your worries of forgetting something in your flat. Grab an iPhone now, and see what the buzz is about for yourself.
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A touch-screen interface. It’s the technology they were talking about back in the fifties when they all said we’d have flying cars by now. And while we’ve seen it almost everywhere else recently, we haven’t been able to access it from our cell phones. Sure, you can use one of those so-called smart phones and pull out the stylus, scratch the screen, lose the stylus, and generally struggle with it, but what’s the point? You can’t truly touch the screen and have the functions you want literally at your fingertips. Or can you?
Apple’s new iPhone gives you the first touch screen interface on a cellular device. You don’t have to worry about scratching the screen with your stylus. You don’t have to worry about dropping the stylus on the train and having to purchase a replacement. Just pick it up and touch it. In fact, while you’re at it, why don’t you do a little more touching?
A smooth glass screen. A cool aluminum case. Just your bare skin and this amazing machine. Feels nice, huh? A bit more substantial and elegant than it’s competitors? It’s certainly a device you’ll want to hang on to. In fact, don’t be surprised if others want to touch your new iPhone too.
But is the look and feel really worth standing in line and paying for it? Absolutely. You’re looking at something that has a full operating system, displays actual web pages, and has 8 GB of storage space for you to fill. Touch the glass when you’re looking at an image, and you can zoom in and zoom out as easily as if you were talking to the ship on Star Trek. Scroll up and down through your messages not by clicking on a tiny, unusable arrow, but by literally moving your finger up and down the screen.
The bottom line here is that the iPhone manages to simulate an actual object. Whether you’re using the keyboard to send a note or scrolling through your playlist, the touch screen will be the most sensitive part of you. Just one touch, and you’ll find out why thousands are flocking to the iPhone.
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