Typical price: £159
What is it: Apple's long-awaited upgrade with GPS and 3G
What we think: A tremendous improvement on the original iPhone
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6 Nov 2009 in Crave
Phone love: When an iPhone meets a Hero
He was wildly successful. She was from the wrong side of the tracks. But their passion would not be held back by firmware updates, nor Bluetooth incompatibility. This was true phone love
3 Nov 2009 in Crave
The iPhone is the worst phone in the world
The iPhone gets more press than a Brangelina sex video, and acts like it's the only smart phone on the planet... so why is it so rubbish at doing what it says on the tin?
29 Sep 2009 in Crave
Vodafone iPhone vs Orange iPhone vs O2 iPhone: Hello, competition
Vodafone has thrown its big red hat in the increasingly crowded iPhone ring, announcing this morning it will sell the iPhone 3G and 3GS in "early 2010"
24 Sep 2009 in Crave
Palm Pre vs iPhone: O2 UK tariffs compared
O2 has finally announced when the Palm Pre will hit the UK and it's sooner than we expected. The network also deigned to inform us how much the smart phone will cost
19 Aug 2009 in Crave
EU investigates iPhones, like, literally blowing up in your face
The European Commission is investigating reports that Apple iPhones are literally blowing up in people's faces -- presumably wiping that smug look right off
5 Aug 2009 in Crave
O2 to lose exclusive iPhone deal in October
Reports are reaching us that O2's exclusive deal with O2 is coming to an end in early October. So what are the options?
30 Jun 2009 in Crave
iPhone 3GS vs iPhone 3G real-world battery test: Over 45 per cent better
Having an iPhone means being chained to your charger -- but are Apple's promises of better battery life for the new 3GS model backed up by icy-cold facts? We lashed our smart phones down and found out
29 Jun 2009 in Crave
iPhone 3GS survives dip in pool: Video to 'prove' it
YouTube user KhenaKara was filming some poolside footage on his shiny new iPhone 3GS when disaster struck -- the klutz dropped it. Fortunately, it still works
12 Jun 2009 in Crave
Game developer: iPhone 3G S graphics will be 'better than PSP'
Michael Schade, CEO of iPhone game publisher Fishlabs, believes the new, more powerful iPhone will give game devs much more graphical muscle to work with
22 May 2009 in Crave
Mein Gott! 32GB iPhone leaked on T-Mobile Austria
T-Mobile Austria has quickly yanked a 32GB iPhone placeholder graphic from its 'coming soon' section, suggesting that a capacity bump is on its way for the messiah phone
20 May 2009 in Crave
iPods and iPhones may give static shock through headphones, warns Apple
Listening to an iPod or iPhone in a dry environment can lead to static shocks being delivered through the headphones, Apple has warned in a post on its website
7 Apr 2009 in Crave
Sky+ gets iPhone app: Hollyoaks fans get to stay out later
Sky+ has created an iPhone app to access program guides and record your stories from wherever you are
24 Mar 2009 in Crave
Play.com's unlocked iPhone 3Gs investigated: Apple mute on matter
Play.com has begun listing brand new unlocked iPhones for sale on its Web site. We've been investigating the offer and have plenty to report
20 Mar 2009 in Crave
O2 drops iPhone price, takes two years of your life
O2 has dropped the price of the iPhone, with the handset now being given away free on lower tariffs. There's a catch, though
4 Feb 2009 in Crave
iPhone to get background processes: No wait, it's interesting
We promise this isn't a dull story. The iPhone is rumoured to be getting background processes, meaning apps like Facebook can give you updates even if the program isn't running
4 Feb 2009 in Crave
Next-gen next June for iPhone?
Reports from the United Arab Emirates on the arrival of the iPhone 3G seem to suggest that the next generation of Apple iPhone will be with us in June
18 Dec 2008 in Crave
Turbocharge your iPhone camera: Four great photo apps
The iPhone camera is a bit rubbish, isn't it? A quick trip to the iTtunes app store will set that right, with OldBooth, Tiltshift, ShoZu and Seadragon making image magic
1 Dec 2008 in Reviews
iPhone: Beat 10MB 3G download limit
Want to break the 10MB limit for downloading podcasts over 3G on the iPhone? It's easy, and I'm going to tell you how to do it.
21 Nov 2008 in Crave
Apple releases iPhone 2.2 firmware
The brand new firmware for Apple's iPhone is out, and it includes Google's Street View service and wireless podcast downloading, among a heap of performance improvements
3 Nov 2008 in Crave
T-Mobile G1 vs HTC Touch HD vs iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Storm
If you've been waiting for a touchscreen phone to come out that dazzles and amazes you as much as it will your friends, these may be the ones for you
30 Oct 2008 in Crave
3G speed test: T-Mobile G1 vs iPhone 3G
If you've got a need for speed when it comes to browsing the Web on your phone, the T-Mobile G1 is lightning fast, even compared to the iPhone 3G
24 Oct 2008 in Reviews
Best music phones with standard 3.5mm sockets
If a music phone doesn't have a real headphone socket, we're not going to recommend it very highly -- unless it blows us away in ever other way. Here are four favourite music phones that work with decent headphones natively
22 Oct 2008 in Crave
iPhone: Now Apple's most important product
There were some astonishing figures among Apple's financial results yesterday, as the company revealed that it takes nearly £400 per iPhone, making it 39 per cent of its business
14 Oct 2008 in Crave
BBC iPlayer goes mobile: Which player is best?
The Beeb has made its iPlayer mobile, and it's now compatible on a range of portable devices -- we've taken every compatible gadget we have for a spin
14 Oct 2008 in Crave
Rolf your iPhone with iStylophone
Fans of early electronica -- and Rolf Harris -- will soon be able to create their very own beepy noodlings on their iPhone with a new app
19 Sep 2008 in Crave
HTC Touch HD vs Samsung Omnia vs LG KC910 vs 3G iPhone
Wondering which touchsreen phone to buy? Then read our roundup of some of the greatest touchscreen phones to come out this year
17 Sep 2008 in Reviews
If you're on the lookout for a phone that will help you manoeuvre your way through the urban jungle as well as pick up your emails, you're going to need a full-on smart phone with all the trimmings and maybe even some onion gravy -- here are four of our favourites
15 Sep 2008 in Crave
Seismometer and Movies: Our favourite new iPhone apps
We take a look at our three favourite apps for the iPhone and iPod touch for this week, including a seismometer, the best movie application in the world, and a totally pointless GPS-enabled app that measures your current speed.
2 Sep 2008 in Crave
iPhone 3G on pay as you go: Crack open that piggy bank
If you've been dying to get your hands on an iPhone 3G but didn't want a contract, you'lll be glad to know that the pre-pay option is just around the corner
8 Aug 2008 in Crave
Exclusive: Google Translate comes to the iPhone
If you're the type of person who didn't pay attention during French class then fear not. If you own an iPhone, Google is coming to the rescue
5 Aug 2008 in Crave
iPhone 3G vs Netbooks: Who's the mobile Internet daddy?
You want the Internet on the go, but you're not sure which device you'd rather have, an iPhone 3G or a netbook. Read our comparison to find out
1 Aug 2008 in Reviews
Best music phones for the summer
The nice weather has finally pitched up -- it's a great time to get down the park, top up your tan and listen to some banging tunes on your phone. Here we present four of the best music phones out this summer, at prices to suit all budgets
30 Jul 2008 in Reviews
Owning iPhones doesn't make us friends
If you're a one-legged albino midget, and you bump into another one-legged albino midget on a train, that's a reason to strike up a conversation. Simply owning an iPhone is not
18 Jul 2008 in Reviews
Games consoles cure cancer, Apple fails at simple activation
It's not the world's best kept secret that the global iPhone 3G launch didn't go down on a list of greatest successes and I sincerely hope no one is surprised
17 Jul 2008 in Crave
Planet CNET Episode 10: iPhone 3G around the world
This week on Planet CNET we're talking about the 3G iPhone, focussing on what happened when it launched in Japan, America, the UK and Australia.
15 Jul 2008 in Crave
Breaking open the Apple iPhone 3G
It's only been available for five minutes, but already the 3G iPhone has been broken open. Join us for a photo tour of its innards
15 Jul 2008 in News
Within hours of the 3G iPhone's release, the iPhone Dev Team, which cracked the original iPhone, claimed to have hacked the iPhone 2.0 operating system
14 Jul 2008 in News
News.blog: iPhone 3G sales hit one million
According to Apple, there were 10 million downloads from its App Store in its first weekend and one million iPhone 3G units were sold, writes News.com blogger Caroline McCarthy
11 Jul 2008 in Crave
Crave Live at the UK iPhone 3G launch, epic fails ensue
Today, a loyal Apple fanboy said he felt like Apple had kicked him in the teeth. Why? Because the 3G iPhone's launch was a bitter disaster for all concerned. Here's a video
11 Jul 2008 in Crave
Photos: iPhone 3G launch shambles!
We came, we waited. We took pictures and then we waited some more. Would we see the first iPhone 3G owner emerge triumphantly from the queue?
11 Jul 2008 in Digital Living
It's arguably the biggest product of the year. It added HSDPA, GPS and third-party apps, but does Apple still have its finger on the mobile world's pulse?
11 Jul 2008 in Crave
Crave Live: Apple iPhone 3G hands-on
We waited with the patience of 100 Apple fanboys and we've finally got it in our trembling hands: the Apple iPhone 3G. Check out our hands-on video
9 Jul 2008 in Crave
iPhone 3G reviews roundup: We're not jealous, honest
The US got hamburgers before we did, they got dishwashers before we did and now some lucky US journalists got the 3G iPhone before we did
7 Jul 2008 in Crave
iPhone 3G 'mania' takes out O2 upgrade site
If you tried to pre-order a 3G iPhone this morning only to find out you couldn't, don't worry -- it seems like you weren't alone. We spoke to O2 to find out what the dilly-o was
24 Jun 2008 in Crave
UK iPhone vs US iPhone: Who gets the better 3G deal?
If you're thinking of going to America and picking up a 3G iPhone, you should hold your horses. We took a closer look at the contract deals to find out if it was worth the trip
12 Jun 2008 in Crave
Stick or twist 3G: Should I upgrade my iPhone?
With the arrival of the hallowed iPhone 3G, existing iPhoners have a decision to make: to upgrade or not to upgrade? And just how much more are we willing to shell out?
11 Jun 2008 in Crave
We've stumbled across a rather handy 3G iPhone survival guide on the Internet. We're guessing it's going to be shipped with 3G iPhones somewhere overseas, but it makes for a rather curious read...
11 Jun 2008 in Reviews
Why iPhone 3G doesn't have mobile iTunes downloads
There was no mention from Jobs of a feature that would arguably be more widely used than iPhone apps: over-the-air downloads from the iTunes store
10 Jun 2008 in Crave
The iSong: Are you going to buy a 3G iPhone?
Are you going to buy a 3G iPhone? We asked over 50 people to look into their souls and tell us if they were yearning for Apple's latest super-phone or if they didn't give two hoots
10 Jun 2008 in Crave
O2 3G iPhone: Apple cracks down on unlocking
Unlocking the iPhone is about to be made less worthwhile than before, because you're going to have to sign up to a contract before you can take it home
10 Jun 2008 in Crave
iPhone 3G central: All our launch coverage in one place
We've written, photographed and videoed a tonne of stuff about the 3G iPhone, so to make it easy to find we've put links to all our articles here
10 Jun 2008 in Crave
Crave Live: Apple iPhone 3G unveiled at WWDC
Good golly, Miss Molly -- it's the Apple iPhone 3G! CNET.com's Molly Wood takes us through the unveiling of the handset at WWDC
10 Jun 2008 in Crave
iPhone 2.0 software: What's good, and what's missing?
We take a look at the new features in the iPhone 2.0 software and suggest some improvements. Are you listening Apple?
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
Apple iPhone 3G: What it doesn't have
The second-generation iPhone's here and of course we're all delighted. But once we're over the relief and euphoria, what are we going to regret that Apple left out?
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
Crave Live: iPhone 3G wins big with eBay app
Are you sick of sitting at home, constantly refreshing eBay to ensure you've won that auction? You'll never be sniped again, thanks to the iPhone 3G's eBay app
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
Crave Live: iPhone 3G sports 110 levels of Super Monkey Ball
Apple has added plenty of new applications for the iPhone 3G, but we're most excited about Super Monkey Ball
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
Crave Live: Making sweet music with iPhone 3G
MooCowMusic's CEO Mark Terry adds to the app parade with Band, which makes it easy to impress your friends with your musical talent by using the iPhone 3G
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
Crave Live: Apple rolls out iPhone 3G in 70 countries
The iPhone 3G will be available on 11 July in 22 countries, while 48 additional countries will see it shipped over the next few months. Now let's all hug
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
Crave Live: Apple adds GPS to iPhone 3G
At Crave, we always get lost. That's why we're very excited that the new iPhone has GPS. We'll always be able to find the pub!
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
Crave Live: Apple pushes MobileMe for email and calendars
MobileMe is Apple's replacement for its .Mac service and allows email, contact and calendar items to be pushed over mobile networks
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
Crave Live: Apple iPhone 3G announcement -- in 5 minutes!
If you didn't really want to stick around to hear the fanboys' hooting and hollering, we've got a condensed version of Jobsy's 3G iPhone announcement
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
3G iPhone UK: New prices, better features and more apps
The UK 3G iPhone will come out on 11 July. Prices have yet to be announced but we've been informed that you'll be able to pick one up for under £150
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
iPhone 3G launches at WWDC 2008: Fanboys cry
The wait is over -- Apple has announced the launch of the 3G iPhone at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco today
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
MobileMe: Apple unveils over-the-air push email, contacts, calendars
Apple has announced MobileMe -- a service that allows email, contact and calendar items to be pushed over mobile networks, similar to Exchange
9 Jun 2008 in Crave
Apple demos apps for iPhone 2.0
Apple has been showing off the kinds of stuff you'll be able to do with the iPhone's forthcoming firmware update, including playing games
1 Apr 2008 in Crave
Exclusive: Hands-on video with the 3G iPhone
In easily the largest scoop CNET.co.uk has ever had, mobile phone editor Andrew Lim slipped his PR minders to bring you this exclusive video of the 3G iPhone
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