Apple iPhone 3G Frequently Asked Questions
The Apple iPhone 3G has finally arrived to the global market. It has been very interesting to read about the consumer reactions and initial comments regarding this device. After all the European / International market has used to advanced 3G smartphone concepts, and in that sense is much more demanding than the U.S. consumers on Apple’s home field. I skimmed through some mobile phone related message boards and discovered that the iPhone 3G has already found a number of passionate fans, but the limited set of features and restricting operating systems has also been heavily criticized. The iPhone 3G has also raised many questions that have been asked over and over again during the last few days, so I decided to sum it up for you – here is the Apple iPhone 3G FAQ.
Apple iPhone 3G FAQ:
Q: Is it possible to multitask applications (run several applications at a time, say web browser and MSN client as an example) in iPhone 3G?
A: No.
Q: Is it possible to send multimedia messages (MMS) using the iPhone 3G?
A: No.
Q: Is it possible to delete text messages (SMS) one by one?
A: No.
Q: When typing a text message (SMS), does the iPhone 3G show how many characters one has typed?
A: No.
Q: Does the iPhone 3G have video camera features?
A: No.
Q: Is it possible to use iPhone 3G as a modem with my laptop?
A: No.
Q: Can the wireless Bluetooth connectivity be used for anything else than hands free headsets?
A: No.
Q: Is it possible to use the GPS positioning without active data connection?
A: No.
Q: Is it possible to charge the iPhone 3G battery while the device is turned off?
A: No.
Q: Does the iPhone 3G have copy & paste features for text?
A: No.
Q: Can I replace the iPhone 3G battery myself?
A: No.
Q: Does the alarm clock feature work if the iPhone 3G is turned off?
A: No.
Q: Does the iPhone 3G virtual keyboard have buttons for Scandinavian letters Ä and Ö?
A: No.
Q: Is it possible to fully utilize the iPhone 3G without using the iTunes application?
A: No.
While the iPhone definitely has some greatness in desing, concepting and user interface, these questions demonstrate how restricted the features actually are. Personally I find the lack of multi tasking as the biggest fault – smartphones are essentially considered as Internet devices and it should be possible to have for an example an email client and web browser running at the same time, or MSN Messenger client running in the background as anohter example.
I am sure that more and more questions will arise as the iPhone 3G reaches more interested consumers, so please do use the comment feature below to post your additions to this list.
March 26th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Hello, My iPhone3G’s touchscreen sometimes doesn`t work. How can i fix it? March 27, 2010.
January 27th, 2010 at 12:40 am
You can install on the iPhone that video play feature. Jan 27, 10.
January 5th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Hey CHRIS maybe you’re the bone head phucker!
If you don’t like people griping about what the iPhone G# cannot do, YOU didn’t have to grip about that.
So get lost and get half a brain. Oh yeah, you have no brain
to be able to decide which side to opt for!
MORON!
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:05 am
With recharging when switched off, I know this is far behind all the other comments, but…The iPod Touch switches itself off with a slight amount of battery power left, and then won’t let you turn it on until its plugged into a computer…and then takes a couple of minutes to have enough charge to let you switch it on again. You get a notification of 20% battery left, 10% battery, and then it will turn off.
If the iPod does this, i’m pretty sure the iPhone will do the same…so, in regards to charging when off…technically…yeah, you can.
If the device is switched off and you charge on the computer, it will Boot up.
I’m not sure on the wall charger, so that’s where I leave my answer =]
August 28th, 2008 at 12:21 am
phuckers! stop your griping of what it has or not and get a phone that suits you. That’s why we have a selection at your local cellphone store to purchase what fits you. In my opinion of being a Vista lover I have no problems using my iphone with my business or summer vacations.
August 8th, 2008 at 5:11 am
For Keyaku and everyone else: http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/07/19/warning-dont-fall-for-fake-apps/
July 20th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Yes you’re right, you can hold a letter, appearing a lot of different ways to write it.
Also, I found out that you can run any application in the same time you hear music.
Also, here is a question that might interest you:
Is any of the IM enterprises creating the PCs and Macs IMs for iPhone?
July 20th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Keyaku: I don’t think that 3rd party applications can be counted as product features? Sure, I can install a web server on my phone, but I still don’t see the manufacturer promoting it’s web server features.
And regarding the Scandinavian keyboard – the scandic letters are hidden behind their counterparts “A”, “O” and so on. So they do not have dedicated keys on the virtual keyboard.