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The time for speculation is over. The iPhone is out, and it’s time to see just what Apple’s new mobile device can do. Our team of our editors has gotten its hands on both iPhone models—the $499, 4GB iPhone and its $599, 8GB counterpart —and put all of the features to the test. And we’re ready to share what we’ve learned about making calls, listening to music and watching videos, and accessing the Internet with the iPhone. Be sure to also check out our iPhone Central blog for constant updates on iPhone news, advice, and tips.
- Meet the iPhone
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The iPod that's really a phone
Apple calls the iPhone "the best iPod it's ever created." Christopher Breen finds that while the new mobile phone mimics many of the capabilities of Apple's handheld music player, there are some key differences -- good and bad.
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The iPhone explored: Calling and contacts
Our look at the various features and functions of the iPhone continues with an exploration of the capabilities at the heart of this new device from Apple -- how it places and receives phone calls.
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The iPhone explored: The Internet on your phone
Many smartphones let you access the Internet; very few have succeeded at doing it very well and none has come close to approximating the experience you get on a computer. Does the iPhone meet this lofty goal? Dan Frakes explores its Web browsing, e-mail, texting, and mapping features.
How good is Apple’s new do-it-all mobile device? We make the call
