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| iPhone Specifications
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| Basics | |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Networks | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Data Platform | EDGE |
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (Embedded) |
| Processor | Samsung S3C6400 |
| FCC ID | BCGA1203 |
| Size & Shape | |
| Weight | 4.8 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5"x 2.4"x .46" |
| Form-Factor | Bar |
| Power | |
| Battery Life (Standby) | 250 hours (10.4 days) |
| Battery Life (Talking) | 480 minutes (8 hours), up to 6 hours internet usage, up to 7 hours video playback, up to 24 hours audio playback |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| Connectivity | |
| Application Platform | Mac OS X (iPhone Version), Web 2.0 AJAX |
| IMAP (IDLE), POP3, Exchange (IMAP Only) | |
| Web / WAP Browser | Safari 3.0 (HTML, xHTML, JavaScript) |
| Sync Options | iTunes (PC or Mac), supports Microsoft Outlook & Entourage, Apple iCal |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 + EDR |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HSP, HFP |
| WiFi | 802.11g |
| Data Ports | USB 2.0 (iPod Connector), TV Out (with AV Cable) |
| Phone As Modem | No |
| Memory & Imaging | |
| Display Size | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution | 320x480 pixels @ 163 ppi |
| Display Type, Depth | Multi-touch TFT LCD |
| Caller ID Display | None (single display) |
| Built-in Memory | 4 or 8 GB |
| Camera | 2.0 Megapixel CMOS |
| Audio | |
| TTY/TDD | Yes |
| Audio Out/Headset Jack | 3.5 mm (Longer port, adapter required for non-Apple headphones) |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| Interactivity | |
| User Interface | Aqua Multi-touch (Mac OS X, Cocoa Touch) |
| Vibrate | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | No |
| SMS Text Messaging | Yes |
| MMS Multimedia Messaging | Email Only |
| Text Entry Options | Visual Keyboard with auto-correction |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Phone Book Capacity | No hard limit |
| Tools | Visual Voicemail, Calendar, Photos, YouTube, Stocks, Google Maps, Weather, Clock, Calculator, Notes, iTunes Music Store |
| Media Types Supported | MP3, AAC, AAC Protected, AAC-LC, MPEG-4, H.264, H.264B, PDF, RTF, MS Word, MS Excel |
Contents |
Apple's iPhone represents a significant paradigm shift in modern computing. It is the first mass-production phone in the United States to run a recompiled version of a desktop operating system (Mac OS X). iPhone also contributes the first multi-touch display, and offers an integrated full iPod player, combined with a groundbreaking accelerometer. In addition, iPhone breaks rank with traditional phones, offering a built-in full version of Safari (Apple's web browser for Mac OS X), which delivers full web pages as opposed to mobile-formatted pages. Finally, Apple's Mail offerings integrate traditional consumer email services (as well as Yahoo! push mail), as opposed to closed-platform systems such as BlackBerry and MS Direct Push.
[edit] Updates
Software Version 2.0.2: Various bug fixes. Install using iTunes > iPhone > Check for Updates...
[edit] Downloads/Links
iPhone Dev Center - Apple's official web development connection for the iPhone.
ZiPhone - Unlocks and activates iPhone for use on unsupported carriers. Apple does not support unlocking, and it may void your warranty. Use only if you wish to activate iPhone on another carrier than which it is intended.
PwnageTool - Jailbreak your iPhone 3G to enable third-party application support. (PhoneNews.com Mirror of PwnageTool 2.0.2 - Please do not link to this file directly...)
Mac Only
iJailbreak - Mac-only tool for jailbreaking. Jailbreaking an iPhone will allow for installation of third-party software, and can be reversed easily. This tool does not void your iPhone's warranty, and can also be used to activate iPhone on unsupported AT&T plans (prepaid and corporate-liable).
Disk for iPhone - Lets you mount your iPhone's media folders as a virtual hard disk. This allows you to quickly upload files and pictures to your iPhone for use.
[edit] Codes
Launch Field Test Application: Open Phone > Keypad. Dial *3001#12345#* and tap Call.
[edit] Tips/Tricks/Hacks
Tip: Add iPhone to an existing GoPhone account
Visit this news article for details on how to add iPhone to a GoPhone Pick Your Plan account that was already created. You do not need this guide if you are setting up a new GoPhone account (you can do that inside of iTunes when activating your iPhone for the first time).
Tip: Force GoPhone in iTunes
By default, iTunes activation does not list GoPhone prepaid account plans unless you fail the credit check. To force this, enter 123-45-6789 as your social security number. This is a backdoor to access the GoPhone plans, and is recognized and accepted by AT&T.
Tip: Custom Ringtones
Mac users can make custom ringtones quickly and easily using the latest version of GarageBand. After updating, a new option will appear under File > Export that will allow you to save your sound track as an iPhone-compatible ringtone. For this to work, your GarageBand track must be 30 seconds or less... and it will auto-convert the format you have imported (MP3, AAC, etc).
