So you’ve got your new iPhone, but are stumped as to how to use some of its features, or want to know what platforms it’ll run on? Here’s an Apple iPhone FAQ that will help you get started.
Apple iPhone Mobile Phone PC Compatibility
One of the most commonly asked questions in any Apple iPhone FAQ is whether the iPhone will be compatible with a pc and MSWindows. The answer is yes, the Apple iPhone works with Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2) and with Windows Vista.
Apple iPhone Mobile Phone Global
Because the iPhone is a quad-band GSM phone, it will work anywhere on the globe. However, users are reminded to make sure that international dialing and roaming are enabled with the phone’s service provider, AT&T, before traveling. Users are also encouraged to find out beforehand whether or not there is GSM coverage in the area that they will be visiting. International roaming rates apply.
Apple iPhone Mobile Phone Email
Another common concern that pops up in Apple iPhone FAQs is how to use the email function of the iPhone. iPhone supports the usual email standards, IMAP and POP3. Users are advised to check with their email provider to find out if their provider uses these standards. If not, one could open an account with the more popular email providers that do: including Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL, and .Mac Mail. As an added bonus, Yahoo! Mail has a ‘push’ email function which automatically delivers email messages to your iPhone as they come in.
Apple iPhone Mobile Phone Email Attachments
In line with the previous concern, most people want to know if they can send and receive email attachments in their iPhone.
The iPhone is able to receive and view most picture attachments (JPEG, GIF, and TIFF) as well as the more common attachments such as PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel files.
Apple iPhone Mobile Phone Service Providers
Is it possible to ‘unlock’ iPhone and use the services of another wireless carrier?
Unfortunately, no. iPhone has an exclusive arrangement with AT&T, and at the moment, they are the only wireless carrier for iPhone in the United States. However, iPhone users who are currently using another wireless carrier may transfer their numbers when they activate AT and T account.