By: Scott Sazama

 On Dec. 15, 1999, Apple had the idea of making a phone that could use a mobile version of iTunes  From , Apple posted trademarks all over the world about their new idea.  On Dec. 16, 2004, Motorola agreed to work to work with them on their idea.  After 9 months the phone was complete. It was called the ROKR.  In 2006, Apple had another great idea. They were going to expand off of the idea of the ROKR. Once again the posted trademarks about this all over the world.  On Jan. 9, 2007, the iPhone was complete.  TIME magazine names the iPhone the invention of the year on Oct. 31,  Just last summer the iPhone became 3G.

 The battery life is really bad.  You can’t replace the battery of an iPhone.  iPhones are very sensitive to water.  They don’t have a physical keyboard which makes it harder to type.

 iPhones have a touch screen that is almost impossible to scratch.  Buttons on the side that can adjust your sound.  The music stops once a call comes and then comes back once you’re done on the call.  Instead of trying to find the buttons that take you where you want to go, you touch something on a screen called an application. (App)

 Are tiny squares on the main screen.  You access your extra features by tapping these on the main screen.  Apps can be anything. They can be stocks, e- mail, or games.  You get 15 apps when you buy your iPhone.

 The 8GB iPhone is $199(plus tax)  The 16GB iPhone is $299 (plus tax)  The monthly bills range from $30-$100.