The Apple iPhone joined the wireless circuit on June 29, 2007, and it’s been the buzz of cellular and technology aware consumers even before its release. Consumers were all anxiously anticipating the arrival of this new fangled device that promised features and capabilities that were out of this world. But with every new technological fad, it has its pitfalls. The iPhone is only carried by one wireless company, AT&T. So if you have another carrier and were hoping to upgrade to the iPhone, you will be switching companies completely. Also, the data plan that’s required for your new iPhone is probably much more costly than the plan you currently have with your carrier. And, if you choose to disconnect your wireless plan, you lose those great features including the iPod.
Users have made it very clear that they are unsatisfied with some missing features that the cellular phones of old have as standards. The iPhone lacks features like using your own music as a ring tone. Also, you cannot send a photo as a text message. That seems to be everyone’s favorite feature if you have a cellular phone with a camera. And there is no option for internet based instant messaging. Another issue, if you lose battery life and need to replace the battery, you have to send your phone back to the manufacturer to have it replaced. Consumers are not happy about that. The question is, “what will I do without my cell phone?”
The iPhone has such wonderful features and overall consumers are happy with the device. And naturally Apple is aware that the iPhone is a work in progress and are working on upgrades and new software releases. It goes without saying that the consumers have spoken with a list of discrepancies and complaints but all the while are sporting their popular new gadget with grins of satisfaction.
Reference:
Snell, Jason (2007) Groundbreaking wireless communicator really lives up to the hype. Retrieved February 20, 2008, from BETA Macworld Web site: http://www.macworld.com/article/58733/2007/07/iphone_rev.html?t=215
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Wow, i think that was interesting. i never even knew how the ipod phone worked until now. if i cant have the ringtone feature or picture mail then i guess i wont be getting one
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