Apple has been synonomous with the iPod, but that is about to change with the release of the new Apple iPhone. The iPhone is especially unique because it features the popular features of a cell phone including text messaging, a built-in digital camera, the ability to surf different web sites, check and send out Emails, and communicate through cell phone of course.

One of the obstacles that Apple has to overcome when designing their new cellphone was the issue of having a mobile device with a touch screen that is meant to ride securely in pockets, as well as press against a user's face when being used as a cell phone. For this issue Apple created special sensors which allow the iPhone to sense when it is close to an object larger than a human finger, causing there to be no input.

This may not sound that extraordinary as of yet but read on and you will be won over by Apple's newest creation. The iPhone comes with many new technologies, along with improved and smarter features. A new feature of the iPhone is the fact that it is basically an iPod with a cell phone and other features. Not just an iPod but a video iPod. The new iPhone will have the ability to play your favorite digital music files as well as video. This will allow you to watch movies, television shows and more on your cellphone.

Apple decided to make their iPhone a little different from other cellphones by giving it a complete operating system. This is an impressive and unique feature all in itself, and likely to be copied by other manufacturers and wireless providers in the near future. This is one of the most advanced and secure operating systems that are out there right now. This makes it possible to enjoy features such as the Safari web browser, text editing, as well as other use features like the calendar, and your contacts.

Apple has gotten rid of the keypad all together with the new iPhone, which comes with a 3.5 inch screen that is touch sensitive, so there is no stylus necessary. This means that when you need to call someone the buttons come up digitally, and when you want to send a text or Email you can have a virtual keypad at your finger tips. Find a cell phone that can deliver a virtual keypad along with an advanced video and MP3 player. When turned sideways the screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio similar to those in the movies and in many TV programs. This also means that you can view your video or browse the Internet in wide screen format. Turning the iPhone will automatically change the screen from portrait to landscape mode.

It is easy to see why the iPhone has had such high pre-release reviews with different people who have been lucky enough to test the new device. The retail prices for the new iPhone are going to enter the market at $499 for the 4GB version, and only $599 for double the memory of 8GB. It is expected to be released sometime in late June.

Michael is a writer for Everything iPhone where he writes daily about the Apple iPhone. Along with writing the latest iPhone news stories, Michael also writes on such varied topics as how to choose a car kit for the iPhone.