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Family campaigners are furious over a new Apple application which allows teenagers to access softcore pornography via the popular iPhone.

Dubbed 'iPorn' it is the first time the country's one million iPhone users can view such images with an application approved by the computer company.

The 'Hottest Girls' package, which costs little more than a cup of coffee at £1.19, is an X-rated version of an older application that used to offer bikini and lingerie shots.

Previously users have been able to download softcore content from the web on to the iPhone but this is the first time such images have been available with Apple's permission.

The application is rated for those aged 17 and over, although this relies on teenage iPhone users telling the truth about their age when they sign up to the App Store.

Parents in the know can set controls on the new iPhone3GS that will stop the controversial app appearing.

Miranda Suit, co-founder of the voluntary watchdog MediaMarch told MailOnline she was appalled.

'We are very concerned about the mainstreaming of pornography,' she said.

'It is being packaged in a tempting way and will be disastrous for youngsters who are not equipped to deal with such content.

'And what about the growing number of sex addicts? I know of cases where they are trying to avoid certain films and magazines, but now even their phone will be a risk for them.

'We urge the Government to look at the affect pornography has on children and vulnerable adults.'

Those who download the application will be able to save their 'favourite' images to their photo library, send them to their friends and set them as images for phone contacts.