When Apple first showed the world the iPhone, everyone thought they would take over the mobile phone market, just as they had done with the iPod dominating the MP3 player market. BlackBerry, however, failed to give in and took the fight to Apple. So far, they have held their own against the iPhone and increased competition from other brands. But which one is better? Which would get you spending your money on?
In the following article, we will compare both in several categories while remaining unbiased. But ultimately, only you know which you prefer. Which is better, the iPhone or BlackBerry? Phones are among the fastest-developing technologies on the current market, with ‘Smart Phones’ being the latest version. Where would we be without them? People have become so reliant on them in the modern world that we would struggle without them. So it is pretty important to find out which is the best one.
The mobile market is full of different smartphone brands, but two goliaths stand out. The iPhone and the BlackBerry are the godfathers of phones that everybody wants to be seen to have. The rivalry between the two is comparable to some of the other mighty duels from recent times, such as PC vs. Mac and PS3 vs. Xbox 360. But which of these brands is the best?
Design
Like the iPod and iPad, the iPhone is stylish and easy to use! Multi-touch functionality allows you to navigate the iPhone with a simple screen swipe with one or two fingers. The included ‘Mail’ app can access multiple email accounts, including Hotmail, Gmail, and Yahoo. In addition, the Safari browser allows you to surf the Internet whether you are hooked up via 3G or WiFi, which is very quick and easy to use.
Web pages can be viewed in portrait or landscape mode and can be made larger by zooming in. iTunes is fully integrated with the iPhone to let you listen to and download your favorite songs. In addition, the new iPhone 4 features a camera that shoots stunning 5-megapixel photos and full HD video!
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BlackBerry is primarily designed for professionals but has recently been released to target a wider audience. It comes with a full QWERTY keyboard, making emailing and texting easy. Attachments from emails can easily be opened, and you can edit Word and Word documents in Excel. This is perfect for the office worker who must finish some work while commuting home.
The BlackBerry has a much longer battery life than the iPhone, offering 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 27 hours of music playback. In addition, integrated social feeds allow you to bring all of your social networks and RSS feeds together in one view to see and post new updates to your Facebook and Twitter accounts. The new Torch 9800 also features a 5-megapixel camera, allowing you to snap photos and video wherever you are with integrated flash and image stabilizing technology.
Apps
A huge advantage of the iPhone over its competitors is its access to the huge quantities of apps available in the Apple App Store. Here, you will find thousands of apps and games that can be downloaded for a small price or free. Many apps can be used for various purposes, such as the Amazon Kindle App to let you read your favorite books or the eBay app to buy and sell things wherever you are. In addition, several social networking apps, such as Twitter and Facebook, allow you to keep up to date with your friends while on the go.
BlackBerry has its own BlackBerry App World, which may not be as extensive as the Apple equivalent, but it has access to loads of impressive apps to make your life that little bit easier. For example, you can watch all the best TV you missed over the last week on the BBC player or search for a hotel or flight on Kayak.
Price
These prices are approximate without a monthly contract amount factored in;
iPhone 4 16GB………………………………………£120. ($199). (135)
iPhone 4 32GB………………………………………£180. ($299). (204)
BlackBerry Torch 9800……………………………£150. ($245). (168)
BlackBerry Curve……………………………………£180. ($299). (204)
Prices vary from shop to shop and currency to currency; without including a month, you are not included in finding the best price/contract for you!
Conclusion
Both phones have many great features, but ultimately, it depends on your preference. The iPhone offers the user a more casual and fun experience, with loads of games, music, and apps to entertain you. The BlackBerry gives users a more sophisticated understanding and is particularly useful for office work. So, which do you think is better, the iPhone or BlackBerry?
