InfoWorld's guide to next-gen mobile

Move over, iPhone? The new Android and BlackBerry Storm may give Apple's device a real run for its money

Windows Mobile:
A consistently uneven platform

Windows Mobile:
A consistently uneven platform
Windows Mobile's many incarnations have been widely panned for cramming a desktop UI into a small screen, making it hard to use. The various screen sizes and included components across manufacturers hinder app and IT support. Yet another version is rumored for release in early 2009.
Pros: Native Microsoft Exchange support (third-party Lotus Notes and Novell GroupWise clients available); Microsoft Office file viewing and editing; wide selection of apps available for some industries; good security; Wi-Fi support.
Cons: Difficult, inconsistent UI; supports only a subset of HTML; iTunes sync requires third-party apps; poor Macintosh compatibility.
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    Next-gen mobile devices compared

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    iPhone 3G: The mobile 2.0 standard under threat

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    HTC G1 (Android): The first real iPhone challenger

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    BlackBerry Storm: The new business standard?

  • 5

    Palm OS: Is there any life left in this pioneer?

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    Windows Mobile:
    A consistently uneven platform

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November 22, 2008

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