Is this the new iPhone?

I have the original iPhone, now considered a relic. The iPhone 4 premiered a few days ago and although I won’t be buying one for myself, I am interested to see it and play with it and pretend that it’s mine. But mostly, I’m interested to hear what people think of it so far…

Apple says it will change everything. Users of course are already complaining about it (maybe not the response Apple was hoping for). Poor reception is the major area of discontent so far.

Apple’s response? “You’re holding the phone wrong.”

Whatever the situation may be, once I can finally get close enough to an Apple store to actually handle one, I’ll give a definitive opinion then. For now…

… let’s talk about the “badass!” (as described by my dear friend, Maryn) app that NPR has developed for the iPhone and the iTouch — simply called NPR Music. And in true public radio form, it’s free. You can listen to new music, discover new artists, create playlists, and listen to over 75 public radio stations. Needless to say I’m thoroughly impressed, such an excellent example of that old chestnut — adapt or die.

So if you have an iPhone or an iTouch, or if you really just appreciate National Public Radio, check it out…

-B