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So What's The iPhone, Anyway?
After six months of anticipation and speculation, Apple's new smartphone/iPod/video player, the iPhone, is here. On June 29, 164 Apple Stores and 1800 AT&T stores across the nation started selling Apple's first entree into the smart phone arena. Whether you've been following every bit of iPhone news over the past six months or are one of the few people who hasn't heard of the iPhone, you're in luck: Switched has compiled this handy guide to all things iPhone.
Switched Video Exclusive: Max Out Your iPhone's Battery Life
Everything You Need to Know (Or Not) About the iPhone
Video: The Switched iPhone Verdict
Now that we've had some alone time with our shiny new iPhones, here's what we think of it. Watch the video >>
Video: Mo Rocca Invades the iPhone Line
The hungry! The heavy! The shirtless! They're all waiting in line for the iPhone, which sounds like the perfect place to dispatch Mo Rocca and his mighty microphone. Watch the video >>
Video: Is the iPhone a Mental Disorder?In a Switched exclusive, we take a look at iPhone Hysteria. Have an office mate who won't stop talking about it? Hear what co-workers and professionals have to say about the "disorder". Watch the video >>
iPhone Campers ... An Ugly BunchJust what kind of people have taken a vacation from sanity this week to camp out for an iPhone? Well, it ain't pretty. When you finally get your iPhone, and you're so proud to show it off, remember this: These winners had one first. Read the story >>
iPhone Cases: Which One Is Right for You?
So you're getting an iPhone. You'll want to protect and personalize your shiny new gadget o' love. Here's a quick look at some of the best Phone cases. Find The Perfect Case >>
The First iPhone Reviews Are In, And They're Mostly Positive
Well, the four tech reviewers hand-picked by Apple to play around with the iPhone for two weeks have turned in their verdicts, and the reviews are mostly positive. Get the quick run-down of critical opinion on the iPhone in this handy summary. Read the story >>
Video: iPhone Camper Interviewed by Switched!
Yes, the camping outside of Apple's Fifth Avenue store in New York has already begun. Yes, the lone camper has a sweet mustache. Switched has its own interview with TK, the first guy in the iPhone line. Watch the video >>
Five More Reasons Not to Buy the iPhone
Don't want to wait in line? Got to the Apple Store too late? No worries, there are plenty of reasons why it's okay not to buy the iPhone today. Forbes came up with a list earlier this month, and we've added to it. Read the story >>
Important resources for new buyers:
- Locate Stores that have the iPhone near you
- How to get out of your current cell phone contract before you buy the iPhone
- iPhone Discussion Forums at Apple.com
- Which iPod accessories work -- and which ones don't (From Engadget)
Cool Things for Your New iPhone:
More on the iPhone:
- The Switched Verdict on the iPhone (Video Review)
- Switched iPhone Update
- iPhone at Engadget
- Official AP Story from AOL News
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