Andy Adams asked:


Queues the length of Regent street, Internet forums alight with fervent discussion, astronomical sales figures it can only be a new release from computing powerhouse, Apple. In this case, the iPhone, after many months of waiting the UK public has now had some time to search for, purchase and show off the hotly anticipated mobile phone.

Many people didn’t think that the UK launch would draw the feeding frenzy experienced in the USA, but much like their American counterparts, UK Apple fans queued up outside Apple, O2 and Carphone Warehouse stores despite the typical drizzly British weather. The flagship Apple store in London

was awash with press and photographers as the doors opened where customers were greeted by hoards of Apple staff cheering them as they entered to buy the first batch of iPhones at 6:02pm, a clever play on the network which the iPhone is locked to for 5 years (Telephonica’s O2).

So now that the dust has settled on the media circus, the public has had a chance to live with the phone and draw their own conclusions. The response has been mixed to say the least with many people who didn’t buy the phone nay-saying and people who have bought it singing it’s praises to anyone that will listen. There is no doubt that the phone itself hits the mark with Apple’s styling: minimalist, sleek and innovative. The phone only has two physical buttons, the majority of the phone is operated by a revolutionary touch screen interface with such elaborate gestures as pinching the screen to move photos around the screen and pushing two fingers apart to zoom into a fully viewable web site.

The inclusion of the iPod media player has done away with the owner’s need for a separate mobile phone and MP3 player, but it’s in other areas that the iPhone has drawn some criticism; some may argue some very basic areas too.

For example, the iPhone, at present is unable to send or receive MMS messages, something most basic mobile phones with colour screens can handle these days. The exclusion of high speed 3G data has been a sticking point for most, with Apple claiming that battery life is improved drastically by its omission and the inclusion of WiFi provides high speed internet when you need it.
It’s not just Apple that is under the microscope, the UK’s exclusive carrier of the iPhone, O2 have been under fire on internet message boards that the signal strength of the iPhone is very weak, however O2 responds that they experience these sorts of problems with all handsets and should not be solely attributed to their flagship handset.

The fact that anyone who wants one for themselves has to pay for the handset (£269) is forced to be in a 18 month contract with O2 (Minimum line rental of £35 per month, subject to a credit check) is also off-putting to most UK buyers who expect more options such as buying their mobile phones on pay as you go for instance.. In a recent survey 46% of British public refused to consider buying an iPhone based on pricing alone, which is hardly surprising considering the mobile market in the UK where handsets are traditionally subsidised by the network, even with top range handsets like the Nokia N95 being free on some tariffs.

The main problem that seems to have dented interest in the device is that considering how long it has been anticipated and the staggered release in the USA then the UK, is that when it eventually

came out what was supposed to be a revolutionary, high tech mobile phone actually ended up having some decidedly “last Generation” features (lack of 3G, 2MP camera), the iPhone’s saying grace is probably the brands name and it’s interface, which luckily is something most buyers are impressed by.

Despite these criticisms all three companies involved stated that in the first weekend alone O2 estimated between 20,000 and 40,000 iPhones were sold. These figures would pitch the iPhone as one of the fastest selling mobile

phones in the UK and is not surprising considering the hype and press coverage of its release.

Mark Grey asked:


iPhone accessories take many shapes and forms, and are required for a variety of reasons, whether this is to upgrade, repair or enhance your iPhone. This is understandable as to keep up with technological advances nowadays can be a costly experience, so regardless of your need for iPhone accessories the options are becoming increasingly open to us all, especially with the internets assistance.

So to discuss the types of iPhone accessories, their uses and the reasons behind buying iPhone accessories would only be a repetition of a combination or previous articles, for this reason I would, instead, like to look at what we should look for in a site that we are considering using to purchase our iPhone accessories from. How do we know we are getting a good deal? How do we know we are going to be guaranteed a quality product and a quality service? And why should we use any specific site other the choices of others when we buy our iPhone accessories off the internet?

So to take the first question, knowing you have got a good deal, this can only be established if you have previous knowledge of the cost for the iPhone accessories, if you don´t then this is something that can be researched upon the internet – this is advisable if it is the first time buying online for your iPhone accessories, but remember free shipping always adds to the positive side of any deal.

Next we need to know we are guaranteed to receive quality parts, this should be clearly stated on the site itself, and any site worth trading with will also provide you guarantees against dead on arrival parts etc, also try to see how the part is going to be shipped to ensure that damage is not going to occur to the iPhone accessories in transit.

And the reason for using one site over another is simple – after researching, or reading up on reviews and testimonials the quality of one is well proven, and no doubt you are familiar with the saying ‘if it´s not broken don´t try to fix it’. Therefore, you don´t need to discover a new secret and take the risks in doing so, go where others are going and be sure of a quality service.

If after reading this you are still unsure of what to look for in a site when buying your iPhone accessories have a look at www.iphonepartspro.com, and you will be able to see this is an ideal model of what a site should be offering when trading iPhone accessories.

Steve asked:

There is no doubt that with the commencement of Apple iPhone a completely new dimension has been added to the overall phenomenon of mobile communication. With its supremely fashionable look, highly advanced functionalities and an out-of-the-box approach, the truly vibrant mobile phone has won millions of minds within a short period.

Now there are numerous Apple iPhone enthusiasts all over the world. For the versatile functionalities and applications of iPhone, it is quite natural that there are lots of questions bothering the people. So, what would be the ideal way to get answer to those questions – magazine, books or something else? May be these are the effective ways to get all your answers resolved, but have you ever thought about an interactive medium? When it comes to a discussion about such an interesting subject, then nothing but an interactive medium would be the ideal selection and in this regard there is no substitute of Internet.

Over the Internet you will find several iPhone discussion forums, which allow the iPhone lovers to share their opinions, view and comments related to the Apple iPhone. One can even ask any question regarding any Apple handset, vice-versa give answer to the questions asked by the other visitors.

Through the interactive Apple iPhone forums you can easily share your thoughts and knowledge about these phones with others, by which everybody can become aware about what people are thinking about the Apple iPhone.

Now, don’t you think the Internet medium is far much better than the traditional ways of gathering and sharing thoughts about the Apple iPhone? So, why wait, get yourself registered with an iPhone forum and start communicating with other iPhone lovers today itself.