IPhone and iPhone Apps as Christmas Gifts
The iPhone is probably one of the most in demand gadgets of this generation, there are millions of iPhone Apps to choose from.
Buying a phone, an iPhone for that matter as a gift for Christmas is not an easy as buying something from a toy store. There are contracts and other extra costs to consider before getting one of the hottest phones on the market.
Why the iPhone is so popular
The iPhone may be one of the most popular gifts for the holiday season. Why it is so popular is probably because it has so many features, it can almost be considered more like a computer than a cell phone. With one phone, calls can be made, text messages sent, and even surfing the net is possible. Its 3.5-inch screen lets users enjoy surfing the net the way it is designed to look. With an iPhone, watching videos, listening to music and taking pictures can provide a great deal of pleasure. Many also consider this phone as user friendly and easy to navigate with its touch screen feature. It is rumored that the latest iPhone, the White iPhone is scheduled to come out this Christmas. This will probably top the Christmas wish list of many iPhone fanatics.
Things to Consider before buying the iPhone as a Gift
Before buying an iPhone as a gift, consider some things. If the intended recipient already has a phone, it would be best to look into their contract and see if it is about to expire to avoid early termination fees. The iPhone can only be utilized if it has AT&T as a carrier, which requires a monthly subscription plan and a two-year contract with AT&T. The early termination fee will usually cost around one hundred to two hundred dollars, depending on how near the user is to the end of their contract. If the user prefers to keep an old number from another network, they can have it ‘ported-in,’ to AT&T however; this process takes some time and involves a considerable amount of paperwork. Decisions also need to be made regarding who will be responsible for the monthly phone bills.
IPhone Apps as Gifts for the Holidays
A few months back, iPhone made it possible to buy iPhone apps as gifts. Beside the ‘Buy’ button, there is a drop down box where you can select the option that says ‘Gift This App.’ Giving an iPhone App is a nice idea as a gift to give if for those who think an application is perfect for a certain avid iPhone user. However, gifts do not qualify for in-app purchases or subscriptions. There are a few limitations to giving apps as gifts, read the Terms and Conditions first. Check out special iPhone Apps that have come out just for the Holidays.
Some Apps help spread the holiday cheer like the iTree app or the Let It Snow Globe app, which are virtual snow globes right in the iPhone. Like a regular snow globe, the snow is animated by shaking. There are also apps for Christmas countdowns as well as apps that help manage Christmas shopping lists.