Apple iPhone is Time’s Invention Of The Year

Apple launched their first mobile phone product this year in the form of the fabulous iPhone. The iPhone has already become a best seller and is selling in impressive quantities.

Time Magazine has now named this mobile phone device as their Invention of the Year.

The media giant was impressed with the iPhone’s design, innovative touch screen, and potential for changing the tech industry’s approach to mobile computing.

They however also talked about the flaws in the device. They talked about the tough to use on-screen keyboard, big size and lack of instant messaging features.

Lev Grossman, Time book and technology writer had this to say on the design of the device: “All the cool features in the world won’t do you any good unless you can figure out how to use said features, and feel smart and attractive while doing it.”

They are also very optimistic about the future of the iPhone as it is expected to evolve into something more spectacular just as the iPod has done in the last couple of years.

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