I have an iPhone.
The last time I can remember getting super-excited about a cell phone is when Motorola came out with the RAZR in HOT PINK. I knew I had to have it and I thought it was the most amazing phone ever. I was able to snag the RAZR in hot pink when it first came out. I was SO proud to have it and thought it was the perfect most girly phone ever.
Fast forward a few years and since the RAZR I had a Blackberry Curve for the last 2 plus years. I liked it. I used it for phone and text only. I was never really interested in having internet on my phone because I was either at work where I had internet access or at home where I had internet access. I guess I never really got excited about my Blackberry. It wasn’t a bad phone and served it’s purpose…but it wasn’t fun or exciting…that’s what the iPhone brings that other phones lack.
My iphone 4 arrived yesterday and I’m just in awe of it. I’m also stunned by all of the people who complain about it. I’m just mesmerized every time I look at that tiny sleek phone in my hand and think about all that it can do.
People all over the internet are complaining about it…but do they not remember what cell phones were before the iPhone? Smartphones have come such a long way…it’s amazing to me that I can go on the internet, make phone calls, watch videos and listen to my iTunes library all from this tiny little device…and the touch screen is so cool…and don’t even get me started on the screen’s resolution and the camera quality- the images are incredibly crisp, it’s a beautiful thing.
By the way, I’m 100% aware of the fact that most people are complaining about reception and the phone’s antenna, but I had tons of dropped calls on my Blackberry…it’s not the phone, it’s the network.
I know I sound like a dork right now, but the iPhone is a new thing for me so I still have that excitement about it.
I ended up getting the black iPhone because 1, I didn’t want to wait around for the white one and 2, we needed to cancel my husband’s contract because he has a cell phone through work now and we were needlessly paying the bill for a phone he no longer uses.
I really love how sleek the black one is. I even got a black hard case for it and I love it. Eventually I might get some fun color or print, but I love the black case, it’s simple and elegant. I also need one of those screen protector things but they are sold out at a lot of places.
Do you have the new iPhone 4 or the 3G version? Do you love yours as much as I do?
Also, please recommend your favorite apps in the comments below!
xoxo,
Veronika.
PS- It is raining like crazy here in Houston and it’s raining all weekend…so I guess the best thing to do would be to go to the mall where it’s nice and dry…and where tons of sales are happening 😉
Congrats on your iPhone! I have had mine since Oct 07 and I cannot imagine life without it. I have upgraded everytime but I have the 3GS and I think I am going to sit this upgrade out. I love my white phone and with the software upgrades, the 3GS does almost everything the 4 does.
The pictures are awesome and I have even printed some of mine because the resolution is superb.
Some must have apps—-Shazam, ShopStyle, The Weather Channel, People, Fandango, Words With Friends, Victorias Secret….I think thats it. Enjoy!
I got the 3GS a little over a month ago and I LOVE it! I do wish I had waited until the 4 came out because it's gorgeous, but I'm happy with my phone (for now!)
My current favorite apps are Around Me (must have!), facebook, Twitter and Words with Friends.
Congrats on your new phone, I think you'll have a lot of fun with it!
I got the 3GS today, and am in love! I had the 3G before, but I dropped my phone and shattered the screen, so… I could've pre-ordered the iphone 4, but the 3GS really does everything except the two cameras. Anyways, I am thrilled with my phone! My fave apps are pretty much what the other two commenters already mentioned. Have fun!
Yeah for the new iPhone–I just got the new one too!! All the app suggestions are just what I need as I have no clue what I'm doing. Ha. 🙂 Funny you said the Razr because that was my last new phone so I feel super upgraded!! So unfortunately I have nothing fun to share but I'm reading your blog on my iphone 4 and appreciating the app tips. Have a happy 4th!! Hope the sun comes out for you. 🙂
I'm planning a little jaunt to Nordstrom this weekend, possibly with the young'un. Mama needs a new pair of shoes. 🙂
LOL- You and I have the same cell phone history…Lovely pink razr…Blackberry curve (which I currently have). I don't have any desire to purchase an iphone right now, though…
I'm ALL about texting mainly, and I HATE texting on an iphone. I've used my friends many many times, and even though they all say "you get used to it"- I feel all old-timerish and say…"I don't want to get used to it!"
Plus I just don't feel like going to AT&T AND iphones get horrible service in my house.
Maybe one day I'll break down and get it 😉
P.S. I'm buying the Parachute Duvet from West Elm. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the recommendation!
I think people complain because they paid so much for such a crappy product and crappy cellphone service.
I used to have AT&T and I kid you not, about 60% of my calls get dropped.
I heard in the news the other day that the problem is the phone itself. There's a glitch that makes the phone says it has 4 bars of signal but really, it only has two.
You also have to adjust the way you hold it or else your signal bars go down.
Dealing with all that mess sounds very frustrating to me.
Yay! Glad you love the iPhone4! H and I just switched to AT&T 3 months ago and both got iPhone 3GS's (mine white, his black) and we love them! Sadly, my old phone broke at the time so we couldn't wait for the new version to come out, but we love the 3GS versions.
I don't understand all the at&t hate- we live in downtown Chicago (apparently where their service is supposed to be "the worst" and we have had NO problems at all. I have had one dropped call in three months- only one! My phone even works in my friends condo and she doesn't even get her own cell service there!
No complaints and the phone is amazing. You will love it! I can't imagine ever having a "regular" or different phone now. It's is a game changer for sure. It does everything- music, internet, bookreader, etc. Amazing for traveling too- I don't even need to lug my laptop.
As for apps- get Hipstamatic for taking cool looking- vintage photos! So fun!
Veronika- I just wanted to tell you that the nail salon that I go to, they all have the iphones but one of the girls has a hot pink and white case =)
I've had an iPhone since a week before my wedding 3 years ago (7/7/07). My hubs and I got them for each other for wedding gifts. I LOVE my iPhone but am so anxious to get the iPhone 4. I am so irked that the white still isn't out, but I wanted white and want to get the phone I want and not settle for the black. Hopefully its soon!
-Amanda
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amanda- i heard the white ones will be out by late July. 🙂
I just got one for $570 without contract! 😀