The iPhone 4S Versus The BlackBerry 9900 - Which Is Better?

The market has been engrossed with the release of BlackBerry phones, but with the recent launch of the Apple iPhone 4s, which of the two smartphones will the market prefer? Stating the features of each smart phone will determine which will appeal most to the crowd.

The BlackBerry 9900 already has an advantage over iPhone 4s because of its QWERTY keypad. Though equipped with this keypad, the BlackBerry 9900 also included a touch screen feature in their 2.8-inch screen that displays multimedia graphics in a 640x480 frame. This feature may be a turn-off to the crowd because of the small screen and low graphic pixel now that iPhone 4s has the Retina Display which offers its users a full HD view of the graphics in 960x480 pixels.

The iPhone's processor is in theory more superior than that of the BlackBerry but even with a dual-core A5 chip, 1GHz processor, and 512MB RAM, the BlackBerry still runs faster. Though the latter doesn't have a dual-core A5 chip, it runs faster because of its 1.2GHz processor and 768MB RAM. It has not yet been tested which of the two performs better because of its leveling race to being the best. In terms of memory storage, the iPhone 4s offers three varieties: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. The BlackBerry, on the other hand, can handle 8GB worth of media files in its internal memory but can still be enhanced when slotted with a 32GB microSD card.

When it comes to the number of networks supported, the iPhone has the advantage because it handles both CDMA and GSM support. The BlackBerry 9900 is only an improved version of BlackBerry Bold which only supports GSM networks but the BlackBerry 9930 is the one which handles CDMA networks out of the three BlackBerry smartphones. However, both the iPhone 4s and BlackBerry 9900 possess an HSPA receiver that lets its users utilize a 14.4MBPS downlink. Both also have the Bluetooth function but when it comes to Wi-Fi connectivity, it is only attainable through the iPhone. The iPhone's version of Bluetooth is a specialized type v4.0 receiver while the BlackBerry 9900 has the common v2.1.

The latest version of the iPhone boasts an iOS 5 (operating system) update and it can handle more applications like Twitter integration, iMessages, iReminder, Notification Center, and photo-editing applications. In fact, both the BlackBerry 9900 and iPhone 4s can have the iOS 5 update. However, the advantage of iPhone 4s over BlackBerry 9900 when it comes to hardware is its Siri, the voice recognition personal assistant.

What the BlackBerry 9900 can boast is its BlackBerry Operating System 7 which enables the phone to have a touchscreen feature, the BlackBerry browser, the BlackBerry Messenger 6, Liquid Graphics, and applications support for the BlackBerry App World storefront. If you want more secure Internet browsing, using the BlackBerry is more advisable because of its BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS).

The iPhone 4s's price has been revealed recently as $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, and $399 for 64GB. With the BlackBerry 9900 price at $349.99, there is a price difference between the two mobile phone products of at least 16%.

Since the two models have been released the most popular have been the iPhone 4S White and the BlackBerry Bold 9900.

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iPhone or Windows Phone? Which One Is Practical and Good for Business?

High-end mobile phones, also commonly known as smartphones, are increasingly becoming relevant to businesses. It is not uncommon for companies to align their business and software strategies with the technology developments, of which smartphone use is one of the reigning trends. Given their greater built-in functionalities, smartphones make it easier for everyone in the business arena - from the primary decision makers to the working professionals - to do and accomplish things quicker.

Smartphones have become a constant companion of CEOs and workers alike who want to keep themselves organized without having to carry a bunch of bulky gadgets. These days, handsets are "smart" enough to offer flexibility with tasks such as taking and reviewing notes; setting appointments; or reviewing documents and contracts - all while its user is on the move.

Smartphone functionalities that have been proven to be highly usable for enterprises include map access, satnavs and information sharing features, all of which have become indispensable tools for international business marketing, while taking entrepreneurs a step ahead of their daily schedules.

Quite expectedly, smartphone use has seen an upsurge in recent months, indicating an unrelenting expansion of the smartphone market. Global leader in information and data measurement Nielsen reports that 62% of handset-using adults aged 25 to 34 own and use smartphones.

A related report fresh from research and advisory firm Gartner points out in the third quarter of 2011, mobile device unit sales reached 440.5 million globally, showing an increase of 5.6 percent from the same period in 2010.

The "Business-friendlier" Smartphone

With smartphone adoption in the enterprise gaining its momentum, dominant archrivals iPhone and Windows Phone 7 or WP7 are parading their capabilities, seemingly outwitting each other in terms of features and design.

The first iPhone device was by introduced by Steve Jobs in 2007, and released on the same year. The smartphone's 5th generation - the iPhone 4S - was introduced on the 4th of October 2011. On the same week, Apple's OS for handheld gadgets - iOS 5.0 - was also launched.

Legions of enterprise-class users have been attracted to Apple, with developers making the iPhone much more durable and affordable. Apple's iPhone, especially its latest 4S device, offers apps for various business needs, while sporting a trendy design. It flaunts Siri, the intelligent voice recognition feature that has been integrated into the iPhone 4S core.

In an extravagant launch on November 7, 2011, Microsoft unveiled its very own Windows Phone 7 or WP7 in Manhattan, flaunting its capabilities. Seemingly targeting to follow the dominance of Windows in the desktop arena, WP7 is out to thwart the iPhone craze.

Tech research organization PCWorld notes that while Windows Phone 7 seems to be in "an underdog position" against competitors like Apple and Google, IT managers in the enterprise are gravitating towards the device simply because it offers compatibility with software and tools from Microsoft, the leader in enterprise software.

In a differing review, InfoWorld, a leading info resource on emerging business technologies, notes that while WP7 has a stunning and intuitive user interface, it falls short of its competitor iPhone - which amasses a world of capabilities. The review points out that the WP7 does not support Adobe Flash Player and websites that are HTML5-based, which are essential platforms and tools for businesses. On the other hand, the iPhone 4 supports nearly all except for Flash. As such, the said InfoWorld review underscores that WP7 may be a slick gadget, but it cannot be as business-friendly as the iPhone is.

The battle of smartphones, as unofficially dubbed by tech watchers, is still in its infancy. Game-changing as they are, these devices are revolutionizing business and software strategies in the enterprise environment with features that elevate the way people do business.

International business marketing, when paired properly with first-rate business and software strategies, can be a great tool for enterprise success. It has the capability to bridge gaps between an organization and its clients.

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Which Would You Rather Have: Free Xbox or $100 iTunes Gift Card?

Both Microsoft and Apple are offering students back-to-school promotions with qualifying computer purchases, but despite Microsoft's free Xbox 360 offer being much more interesting and worth about twice as much as Apple's lame $100 iTunes gift card offer, education sales of Macs are outselling PCs by four to one, according to research cited by Apple Insider.

In better years past, Apple has offered students a free iPod with their Macs, so the iTunes promotion change this year is underwhelming. Guess that doesn't matter to young new computer users and their parents, as 80% of incoming students are buying Macs.

Seen another way, the $100 gift card may be more useful to students because they can buy apps for their new computer with it, whereas an Xbox is designed for distraction and entertainment. However, research also shows that students are using the iTunes gift card to download songs rather than productive or educational apps, so in the end it seems these promos aren't making any difference to student buyers.

Apple is also making headway in the enterprise, the same report says, due to pressure from high-level execs for their IT departments to support iPads, iPhones, iMacs, and MacBooks.

Free gaming consoles haven't worked; can anything stop this Apple invasion?

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