The iPhone 3G is mostly what we were hoping for in the second version of the too-popular-for-itself handset. Apple addressed call quality concerns, as well as demands for a faster Web experience via 3G and corporate email support, already making it a worthwhile upgrade for many first-gen iPhone...

Very good call quality; faster web browsing; excellent 3rd party app support; plenty of features

No video recording or native MMS; 3G drains battery fast; no expandable memory

The first thing that will strike you with the iPhone 3G is that it is looks very similar to the original. It comes in the same 8GB and 16GB configurations as the previous 2G model and has the same two megapixel camera.

With the launch of the iPhone 3G a few months back, we have decided to add our own video review to give you some idea of how the device looks and handles, especially now that several firmware updates have been introduced to make the platform a little bit more stable.

It is indeed revolutionary, super-sexy and insanely easy to use. This is a phone you could give your multimedia-lovin' mum and she'd get the hang of everything quickly. And she'd appreciate the large icons too . Steve Jobs wasn't exaggerating when he said this was the best iPod Apple has ever made.

We have to say it: undeniable cool in owning one; Fantastically easy to use (and easy to see) interface, yet the iPhone still qualifies as a smartphone, with some caveats; Extremely fast and responsive; Display auto-rotates very quickly; Stable; Fantastic for music and video playback.

No user replaceable battery; Repair requires sending it off to Apple for a claimed 3 business day repair time; No MMS, no 3G; Limited Bluetooth profiles-- what about those who want to use a Stereo Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth GPS or keyboard?

Updated : now read our iPhone 3GS review .

Awesome functionality for first-timers All-round improvement on iPhone 2G 3G data is speedy GPS facility very welcome Good data and Wi-Fi contracts

Battery life typically smartphone-poor GPS functionality not quite there yet Texting still needs work Camera remains poor

Those who waited for the 3G second edition of the iPhone will appreciate dramatically faster cellular data access and an impressive software update including a raft of third-party programs.

Video Review The iPhone 3G went on sale this morning, and we were down at our local O2 store before opening this morning to pick up ours, thanks to the nice chaps at O2 - the UK's exclusive iPhone carrier.

The Good Still the best mobile OS for web browsing and media playback. 3G is much faster and changes the nature of what the iPhone can do. Improved audio quality going in and out. GPS is useful for both first- and third-party apps. New design is easier to hold and finally allows most earphones.

Still the best mobile OS for web browsing and media playback; 3G is much faster and changes the nature of what the iPhone can do; Improved audio quality going in and out; GPS is useful for both first- and third-party apps; New design is easier to hold and finally allows most earphones; iPhone 2.0

Using 3G shortens battery life; usually need to plug in every day, GPS is purportedly limited in hardware; Google Maps no stand-in for full navigation, Still no MMS, voice dialing, or improved camera, Black model too easily shows fingerprints, and may show scratches

So the mobile phone everyone has been clawing for since the launch of the last iPhone is here. But it is any good? Is it an improvement on the first version and has the time finally come for the Apple to dominate the mobile phone industry like it has the MP3 player market?

3G; GPS inclusion; App Store; interface

No improvement on the camera; O2's 3G coverage not great; no search in email; no "read all"; no cut and paste; GPS fiddly to use

Apple's release of the iPhone 3G was a response to many of the fallbacks from the first generation iPhone. Many little bugs and user requested applications have been added to the iPhone 3G making it even more functional and user-friendly than its predecessor. The new generation is only 0.7mm thicker

Crisp LCD Display; Improved Battery Life; Improved Audio; Built-in Wifi; Global Positioning System (GPS; Accelerometer and Sensors; Windows and Mac Compatibility; Multi-Touch Screen Technology; Highly Function; Fun; Aesthetically Appealing; Plenty of Storage Space; Downloadable Applications,

No Flash For Camera; No Video Recording; Costly; Legally For AT&T Only; Battery Life Could Be Improved More; Improving Audio More