Whether Apple’s iPhone is a revolutionary mobile phone may be an open question among technophiles. But its status as a fashion icon seems little in doubt. Rest assured that you will soon see its sleek profile dangling from the ears of all the true shopperati. Trust us that scratchy earrings that could mar the iPhone’s immaculate face will NOT be the hot items this season. Still, this is a feature-rich phone/music player, so it’s worth remembering what its capabilities are.
The iPhone arrives Friday, June 29, in two models that sell for $499 and $599. Apple says it combines “the world’s most advanced mobile phone, the best iPod we’ve ever created, and the Internet in your pocket with rich HTML email, web browsing, searching and maps.” As would be expected of Apple, the iPhone’s sophisticated 3.5-inch touch-sensitive screen has created early buzz. And the iPhone will have a extra cool factor in its ability to play YouTube videos (10,000 will be available at launch). So sneak over the the Apple Store online and prepare to be wowed.