iPhones might be comparatively expensive, but if you’re trying to find a special gift then it might be the perfect choice.

An iPhone can do everything a usual mobile can do, making calls, texts, etc. as well as being able to do everything a mobile browser can do (such as checking emails, going online, etc). In addition, the iPhone boasts numerous other features including a 3 mega pixel camera, touch screen, video camera and much more. One of the gadgets‘ major features is also a built-in iPod, meaning the owner can use to it store and listen to a huge amount of music, as well as podcasts, radio, etc. and store and watch films and TV shows..

Where the iPhone really seperates itself however is the apps you can download. The applications can be designed and distributed by Apple, independent developers and major studios and there are a huge number of them, including games, communications apps, financial apps and a huge amount of others. The applications range from totally free to hundreds of pounds and everywhere in between, depending on what the application does.

This allows you to buy the phone and download apps onto it before you give it to the person; meaning you can pick apps you know they’ll like, so you end up with personalised gifts. Let’s say you’re buying the phone for an expectant mother, you could download apps that tell you how to look after a child, download ebooks on motherhood, apps to help you prepare meals for a baby, etc. So the present is not only good in the short term, but is incredibly useful and good for the long term.

Apple’s iPhone does cost a fair bit, but would make a great gift if you’re shopping for 18th Birthday gifts. If you buy the phone on a pay-as-you-go tariff you will have to buy the phone, but you can get them free on a monthly contract.