Here are my ponderings on the new iPhone 3G after becoming a victim yesterday morning. (I’m trying to focus mainly on hardware differences since the iPhone 2.0 software is pretty much the same on both generations of the phone.)
Casing:
I bought a white one. Love it. So far, the white plastic backing makes me happy. I like the feel. Feels more secure in my fingers than the aluminum.
Activation:
I’m not convinced that Apple’s servers alone were to blame. I get a gut feeling that at&t insisted on some kind of deal that complicated the process for everyone. Maybe I’m wrong.
What’s new:
To be honest, as far as USE of the iPhone goes, I’m having a tough time seeing the differences between the 3G and the 1st Gen. Yes, this one has 3G and GPS. But other than that, the software seems to function the exact same way on both phones.
It’s slightly thinner, and does sit a little more naturally in my hand.
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