How to activate a new iPhone
What a new iPhone looks like when first turned on. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe first time I bought and activated a new phone at home was around ten years ago, and I was amazed at how painless the process was when I did it myself instead of going to a store. Since then, I've only gotten phones this way, and I don't think I'll ever go back.Before the DIY era, setting up and activating a new phone was reserved for the phone carrier employees. Buying a new phone was akin to buying a new car: You'd save up for it, research for…