I was positively impressed by this technology. I saw one in real life and was totally floored by the touch screen and the way it navigates through the web. I agree about the stunted access via GPRS (or ? EDGE- how does it really matter, it’s 2G anyway) and preloaded Safari. No wonder, people across the world are paying through their nose to get this marvel.
Apple announced opening up their development platform by releasing their Software Development Kit. Anyone with coding knowledge would be able to design the applications for the same. Apple being Apple, has also announced support for Microsoft Exchange; in effect it is aiming for a slice of corporate market for push email services aka Blackberry. (Read another excellent write up here)
I would risk my own set of predictions; Apple would be looking forward to upgrade the hardware and offer higher capacity drives and 3G compatible handsets. It would then kick some ass. And make it worthwhile for me to buy one too as a productivity tool.
Frankly, the current crop of handsets is disappointing. There is no doubt about the technological developments making mobile phones as a true convergence device but the proof of pudding is eating it. Frankly, their software is clunky and most of them have slow response times enough to make you yawn. With Intel’s launch of low power chips, that should make a difference.
Nokias lack the “cool factor” because they are seen around with everyone. There is no air of exclusivity with them. I’d rather be caught dead with a Chinese branded handset; although most of the lower end handsets from Nokia are rebranded Chinese or Taiwanese throwaways. Interestingly, Nokia and other handset manufacturers can easily sustain the price cuts over a period of time; they make a killing in the initial months of launch.
Apple iPhone would grow on the mania and frenzy created in the market place. If you have buckets of money and don’t have an Apple, it’s of no use. I’d agree about getting a diamond studded Vertu and getting a personal concierge on beck and call, but that’s too uncool and very very dry. iPhone is hip; much like the old world charm of listening to Black Sabbath and smoking grass. I endorse Black Sabbath but not grass though. Yes, you get the drift.
When would anyone get this here in India?
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3g in india... who can use it at this moment? even gprs is mega expensive and practically useless.
gps on mobile phones. my friend has a htc p3000 and he is yet to find a use for the GPS functionality.
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