• The Apple iPhone was originally introduced in 2007. Since then, there have been a variety of problems associated with the smart phone. Complaints have ranged from connectivity issues, "missing" functions to a controversy over hundred-plus-pages for phone bills.

  In June 2009, Apple released a software update for the iPhone OS 3.0. Many people reported problems downloading the software, receiving error messages when they attempted the update. There were also a few reported of problems with iTunes or time-out messages during updates.CNET: Scattered reports of iPhone OS 3.0 update problems (June 17, 2009)

• iPhone Fast Facts

  1. Original iPhone U.S. release: June 29, 2007, 6 p.m.
  2. Official providers: AT&T (US), O2 (UK), T-Mobile (Germany), Orange (France)
  3. 2007: Integrated push email via [[Yahoo!]]
  4. Integrated Google Maps, YouTube and Safari
  5. Unlocking possible with iPhone Jailbreak
  6. June 17, 2009: iPhone OS 3.0 software Update available for download starting at 10:10 a.m. in the iTunes Store http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/06/iphone30/
  7. Original iPhone and current iPhone 3G: Free OS 3.0 software update http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/06/iphone30/
  8. iPod Touch: Charged $10 for the OS 3.0 software update http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/06/iphone30/

• iPhone Tech Specs

  • OS: Mac OS X
  • Connectivity: WiFi, EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
  • Display: 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch screen, 480 by 320 pixels, 163 ppi
  • Storage: 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB
  • Available in black or white

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