Hey guys, it’s Greg with Apple Explainedand welcome to Tech Flashback where we travel back in time and review what used to be thelatest and greatest tech products.
Now let’s turn back the clock to 2007 andtake a look at the revolutionary Apple iPhone.
Today we’re taking a look at the new iPhone.
It retails for $499 or $599 in 4 or 8GB modelsand it includes a 2-year contract with AT&T, who is the only cellular provider availablefor iPhone.
You can buy the iPhone from an Apple storeor AT&T store, and I decided to get mine from the Apple Store, of course.
The black sleek box features an embossed photoof the iPhone with a concave home button on the front, metallic Apple logos on the topand bottom, and the word iPhone with its storage capacity on either side also in a metallicfinish.
The backside describes what’s included inthe box, requirements for activation and iTunes syncing, and device identification numbers.
After we lift the lid we’re greeted by theiPhone itself, cradled in a clear piece of plastic formed to fit the iPhone perfectlyand the inside of the lid is lined with soft black foam for extra protection during transport.
The iPhone has a smooth anodized aluminumfinish and the curved edges make it very comfortable to hold.
But before we get into the details, let’ssee what’s in the box.
First thing we see is a black cardboard envelopeholding an instruction manual called Finger Tips, where it explains important functionsof the iPhone and it’s operating system.
Next is a detailed product information guideand finally two white Apple stickers.
Beneath that we get a bunch of accessoriesincluding a wall adapter with prongs that are not only foldable, but also removableso we can attach extension cables or other international adapters.
We also get a useful dock accessory that chargesyour iPhone while sitting upright on your desk.
There’s a 30-pin connector on the back anda line out port that allows you to connect external audio sources like speakers.
The dock also has speaker vents so when theiPhone is docked, sound from the internal speaker is redirected outward to maintainclarity.
Next we get a pair of Apple earbuds, similarto the iPod’s, but these feature an in-line microphone for phone calls.
And just like the iPod, we get a 30-pin USBconnector for charging and syncing.
As for the device itself, it’s a completelynew smartphone concept that no one has ever seen before.
No keyboard, no stylus, just a big multitouchscreen.
Now this screen is not plastic, it’s madefrom Corning gorilla glass and houses a capacitive touch screen that perceives contact with yourfinger by a disruption in electrical currents rather than a resistive touch screen, whichperceives contact by pressure applied to a certain area.
This capacitive screen responds immediatelyto the slightest tap and makes interacting with the phone very natural and even enjoyable.
The first thing you’ll see after wakingthe iPhone is this lock screen.
you have to deliberately slide your fingeracross the screen to unlock.
This feature was added to prevent pocket dialingand seems to work well since I didn’t have a problem with that at all.
The iPhone doesn’t have nearly as many buttonsas other smartphones, but there is a single home button below the display that takes youto the home screen from anywhere you’re at.
It’s easy to forget the home button is eventhere when you’re so focused on exploring the touch screen.
But going back and forth between screen tappingand button pressing becomes second nature in no time.
Housed above the display is an earpiece whichdoesn’t get as loud as I’d like especially in noisy outdoor environments.
There’s also a proximity sensor which turnsoff the display when it’s held to your ear, and turns it back on when you pull the phoneaway.
This prevents accidental inputs from beingregistered during phone calls.
There’s also an accelerometer that knowswhich way you’re holding the phone and adjusts the screen content accordingly.
This is a really cool feature that I’lldemonstrate later.
Along the top we have a power button. When you hold down the power button, you canslide to turn the phone off completely, which is similar to shutting down a computer.
But while using iPhone throughout the day,it would be quite inconvenient to start it up and shut it down again just to check thetime.
That’s why you can quickly press the powerbutton to put the phone in sleep mode.
This conserves battery life while enablingan instant-on display.
Next there’s a mini SIM card tray that youcan eject with a paperclip.
As you can see there’s already a SIM cardinstalled since this phone is locked to AT&T so I won’t have to replace it anytime soon.
There’s also a recessed headphone jack whichcould be frustrating since only the included Apple headphones are directly compatible.
Although you can use an adapter to connectother headphones.
On the left side we get a mute switch that’llsilence incoming calls and texts but it still delivers vibrations to alert you.
There’s also a volume rocker with a crevicein the center so you can differentiate between volume up and down.
On the bottom you’ll find openings for theiPhones speaker, 30-pin connector, and microphone.
And since the iPhone shares the same 30-pinconnecter as the iPod, you should be able to use most iPod accessories for the iPhoneas well.
The back is cased in beautiful anodized aluminumwith a black plastic section at the bottom that allows the iPhone’s wifi, bluetooth,and cellular radio signals to pass through.
We also get a 2MP camera and although it doesn’thave flash or video recording, it does take some nice photos with great color reproductionand decent resolution but definitely suffers in low light conditions.
There’s also an Apple logo with a mirroredfinish instead of the backlit logo that we’re used to seeing on Apple’s notebooks.
Now let’s take a look at this beautifulscreen, like I said before this is a capacitive touch screen that requires contact with yourskin to work. it has a resolution of 320 by 480 and at 163pixels per inch, it’s the sharpest display Apple has ever made.
It’s bright and colorful and looks greateven in outdoor settings.
There’s also an oleophobic coating on theglass that adds a certain amount of smudge resistance.
This allows fingerprints to be wiped awayeasily rather than smeared across the screen.
Unfortunately this coating will wear downover time.
Apple designed the iPhone’s interface toaccommodate touch so a stylus isn’t necessary although typing on the software keyboard doestake getting used to.
One neat feature of the keyboard is predictivetext where is tries to guess what word you’re typing before you’ve finished typing it.
This is similar to what we’ve see on T9keyboards and it seems to work just as well.
Mobile browsing is very enjoyable on the widescreendisplay especially with pinch to zoom and automatic page reorientation thanks to theiPhone’s accelerometer.
It’s also very convenient to have a qualityweb browser with you on the go supported by AT&Ts EDGE network.
Apple chose the EDGE network over 3G sinceit’s easier on battery life, but loading websites can be painfully slow at times.
Now this device is completely sealed off andnot designed to be taken apart, so you can’t swap out the battery yourself.
In fact, the iPhone’s 3.7v Lithium Ion batteryis soldered to the logic board so it definitely isn’t user replaceable, but you can havethe battery replaced at an Apple Store for $85.95.
As for battery life, Apple says you can expectup to 8 hours of talk time, 7 hours of video playback, 6 hours of web browsing, 24 hoursof music playback, and 250 hours of standby time.
The iPhone also houses a custom Samsung ARM11 processor at 412 MHz which received a Geekbench score of 135.
There’s also 128MB of onboard RAM and includeswireless standards for Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11b/g for wifi.
Alright guys, I hope you enjoyed that reviewof the original iPhone.
Apple ended up selling 6.1 million units andreplaced the original iPhone with the iPhone 3G on July 15th, 2008.
Obviously a lot has changed since then includingthe competition.
Before the iPhone’s release in 2007 smartphoneslooked a lot like this.
RIM dominated the market with the Blackberryand After the iPhone’s release in 2007 competitors were sent back to the drawing board as theyscrambled to develop smartphones that could compete in the same class as the iPhone.
Eventually they did catch up and the smartphoneindustry was flooded with touch screen devices.
Some were decent, while others were just garbage.
But the effect iPhone had was immeasurable.
It began the touch screen era in tech.
An era we’re still in the middle of today,with touch screens showing up in tablets, laptops, cars, airplanes, watches, video gamesystems, and even restaurants.
It was probably the most influential pieceof technology I’ll see in my lifetime.
Today the iPhone is one Apple’s most successfulproducts.
But what if I told you the iPhone wasn’tthe first mobile phone Apple developed? Back in 2005 Apple partnered with Motorolato create the Motorola ROKR.
Apple provided the iTunes software that ranon the phone but the product was a failure, experiencing poor sales and complaints aboutdevice performance.
Perhaps the ROKR helped convince Steve Jobsthat the mobile phone market was ripe for disruption.
At that time Steve’s touch screen tabletproject was quickly shelved and replaced by something called Project Purple 2.
The code name for an effort to implement touchscreen technology onto a mobile phone.
Now there are some things that might surpriseyou about the original iPhone.
For example, you couldn’t set a custom homescreen wallpaper, only the lock screen wallpaper was customizable.
There was no front facing camera and the rearfacing camera did not have autofocusing.
The Texting app couldn’t send photos orvideos, and in order to update the iPhone’s software or install files you had to do itthrough iTunes on your computer.
Also, most original iPhones that you findtoday are in pretty rough condition.
That’s because the smartphone accessorybusiness didn’t explode until many months after the iPhone was released.
So many people were using these things withoutany protection, including the one I have here.
So I hope you guys enjoyed this close lookat the original iPhone and if you enjoyed the video don’t forget to leave a like,thanks for watching and I’ll see you next time.
Now let’s turn back the clock to 2007 andtake a look at the revolutionary Apple iPhone.
Today we’re taking a look at the new iPhone.
It retails for $499 or $599 in 4 or 8GB modelsand it includes a 2-year contract with AT&T, who is the only cellular provider availablefor iPhone.
You can buy the iPhone from an Apple storeor AT&T store, and I decided to get mine from the Apple Store, of course.
The black sleek box features an embossed photoof the iPhone with a concave home button on the front, metallic Apple logos on the topand bottom, and the word iPhone with its storage capacity on either side also in a metallicfinish.
The backside describes what’s included inthe box, requirements for activation and iTunes syncing, and device identification numbers.
After we lift the lid we’re greeted by theiPhone itself, cradled in a clear piece of plastic formed to fit the iPhone perfectlyand the inside of the lid is lined with soft black foam for extra protection during transport.
The iPhone has a smooth anodized aluminumfinish and the curved edges make it very comfortable to hold.
But before we get into the details, let’ssee what’s in the box.
First thing we see is a black cardboard envelopeholding an instruction manual called Finger Tips, where it explains important functionsof the iPhone and it’s operating system.
Next is a detailed product information guideand finally two white Apple stickers.
Beneath that we get a bunch of accessoriesincluding a wall adapter with prongs that are not only foldable, but also removableso we can attach extension cables or other international adapters.
We also get a useful dock accessory that chargesyour iPhone while sitting upright on your desk.
There’s a 30-pin connector on the back anda line out port that allows you to connect external audio sources like speakers.
The dock also has speaker vents so when theiPhone is docked, sound from the internal speaker is redirected outward to maintainclarity.
Next we get a pair of Apple earbuds, similarto the iPod’s, but these feature an in-line microphone for phone calls.
And just like the iPod, we get a 30-pin USBconnector for charging and syncing.
As for the device itself, it’s a completelynew smartphone concept that no one has ever seen before.
No keyboard, no stylus, just a big multitouchscreen.
Now this screen is not plastic, it’s madefrom Corning gorilla glass and houses a capacitive touch screen that perceives contact with yourfinger by a disruption in electrical currents rather than a resistive touch screen, whichperceives contact by pressure applied to a certain area.
This capacitive screen responds immediatelyto the slightest tap and makes interacting with the phone very natural and even enjoyable.
The first thing you’ll see after wakingthe iPhone is this lock screen.
you have to deliberately slide your fingeracross the screen to unlock.
This feature was added to prevent pocket dialingand seems to work well since I didn’t have a problem with that at all.
The iPhone doesn’t have nearly as many buttonsas other smartphones, but there is a single home button below the display that takes youto the home screen from anywhere you’re at.
It’s easy to forget the home button is eventhere when you’re so focused on exploring the touch screen.
But going back and forth between screen tappingand button pressing becomes second nature in no time.
Housed above the display is an earpiece whichdoesn’t get as loud as I’d like especially in noisy outdoor environments.
There’s also a proximity sensor which turnsoff the display when it’s held to your ear, and turns it back on when you pull the phoneaway.
This prevents accidental inputs from beingregistered during phone calls.
There’s also an accelerometer that knowswhich way you’re holding the phone and adjusts the screen content accordingly.
This is a really cool feature that I’lldemonstrate later.
Along the top we have a power button. When you hold down the power button, you canslide to turn the phone off completely, which is similar to shutting down a computer.
But while using iPhone throughout the day,it would be quite inconvenient to start it up and shut it down again just to check thetime.
That’s why you can quickly press the powerbutton to put the phone in sleep mode.
This conserves battery life while enablingan instant-on display.
Next there’s a mini SIM card tray that youcan eject with a paperclip.
As you can see there’s already a SIM cardinstalled since this phone is locked to AT&T so I won’t have to replace it anytime soon.
There’s also a recessed headphone jack whichcould be frustrating since only the included Apple headphones are directly compatible.
Although you can use an adapter to connectother headphones.
On the left side we get a mute switch that’llsilence incoming calls and texts but it still delivers vibrations to alert you.
There’s also a volume rocker with a crevicein the center so you can differentiate between volume up and down.
On the bottom you’ll find openings for theiPhones speaker, 30-pin connector, and microphone.
And since the iPhone shares the same 30-pinconnecter as the iPod, you should be able to use most iPod accessories for the iPhoneas well.
The back is cased in beautiful anodized aluminumwith a black plastic section at the bottom that allows the iPhone’s wifi, bluetooth,and cellular radio signals to pass through.
We also get a 2MP camera and although it doesn’thave flash or video recording, it does take some nice photos with great color reproductionand decent resolution but definitely suffers in low light conditions.
There’s also an Apple logo with a mirroredfinish instead of the backlit logo that we’re used to seeing on Apple’s notebooks.
Now let’s take a look at this beautifulscreen, like I said before this is a capacitive touch screen that requires contact with yourskin to work. it has a resolution of 320 by 480 and at 163pixels per inch, it’s the sharpest display Apple has ever made.
It’s bright and colorful and looks greateven in outdoor settings.
There’s also an oleophobic coating on theglass that adds a certain amount of smudge resistance.
This allows fingerprints to be wiped awayeasily rather than smeared across the screen.
Unfortunately this coating will wear downover time.
Apple designed the iPhone’s interface toaccommodate touch so a stylus isn’t necessary although typing on the software keyboard doestake getting used to.
One neat feature of the keyboard is predictivetext where is tries to guess what word you’re typing before you’ve finished typing it.
This is similar to what we’ve see on T9keyboards and it seems to work just as well.
Mobile browsing is very enjoyable on the widescreendisplay especially with pinch to zoom and automatic page reorientation thanks to theiPhone’s accelerometer.
It’s also very convenient to have a qualityweb browser with you on the go supported by AT&Ts EDGE network.
Apple chose the EDGE network over 3G sinceit’s easier on battery life, but loading websites can be painfully slow at times.
Now this device is completely sealed off andnot designed to be taken apart, so you can’t swap out the battery yourself.
In fact, the iPhone’s 3.7v Lithium Ion batteryis soldered to the logic board so it definitely isn’t user replaceable, but you can havethe battery replaced at an Apple Store for $85.95.
As for battery life, Apple says you can expectup to 8 hours of talk time, 7 hours of video playback, 6 hours of web browsing, 24 hoursof music playback, and 250 hours of standby time.
The iPhone also houses a custom Samsung ARM11 processor at 412 MHz which received a Geekbench score of 135.
There’s also 128MB of onboard RAM and includeswireless standards for Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11b/g for wifi.
Alright guys, I hope you enjoyed that reviewof the original iPhone.
Apple ended up selling 6.1 million units andreplaced the original iPhone with the iPhone 3G on July 15th, 2008.
Obviously a lot has changed since then includingthe competition.
Before the iPhone’s release in 2007 smartphoneslooked a lot like this.
RIM dominated the market with the Blackberryand After the iPhone’s release in 2007 competitors were sent back to the drawing board as theyscrambled to develop smartphones that could compete in the same class as the iPhone.
Eventually they did catch up and the smartphoneindustry was flooded with touch screen devices.
Some were decent, while others were just garbage.
But the effect iPhone had was immeasurable.
It began the touch screen era in tech.
An era we’re still in the middle of today,with touch screens showing up in tablets, laptops, cars, airplanes, watches, video gamesystems, and even restaurants.
It was probably the most influential pieceof technology I’ll see in my lifetime.
Today the iPhone is one Apple’s most successfulproducts.
But what if I told you the iPhone wasn’tthe first mobile phone Apple developed? Back in 2005 Apple partnered with Motorolato create the Motorola ROKR.
Apple provided the iTunes software that ranon the phone but the product was a failure, experiencing poor sales and complaints aboutdevice performance.
Perhaps the ROKR helped convince Steve Jobsthat the mobile phone market was ripe for disruption.
At that time Steve’s touch screen tabletproject was quickly shelved and replaced by something called Project Purple 2.
The code name for an effort to implement touchscreen technology onto a mobile phone.
Now there are some things that might surpriseyou about the original iPhone.
For example, you couldn’t set a custom homescreen wallpaper, only the lock screen wallpaper was customizable.
There was no front facing camera and the rearfacing camera did not have autofocusing.
The Texting app couldn’t send photos orvideos, and in order to update the iPhone’s software or install files you had to do itthrough iTunes on your computer.
Also, most original iPhones that you findtoday are in pretty rough condition.
That’s because the smartphone accessorybusiness didn’t explode until many months after the iPhone was released.
So many people were using these things withoutany protection, including the one I have here.
So I hope you guys enjoyed this close lookat the original iPhone and if you enjoyed the video don’t forget to leave a like,thanks for watching and I’ll see you next time.
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