Mobile deathmatch: BlackBerry vs. iPhone, side by side
How much more than a phone can these devices be? See what each can do -- or not -- in this comparison
By Galen Gruman
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Visual deathmatch: BlackBerry vs. iPhone
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Mobile main screens
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Working with e-mails
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Working with mail folders
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Working with calendars
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Working with contacts
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Adding new apps
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Managing mobile apps
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Editing documents
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Navigating with maps
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Using mobile-optimized content
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Using the Web
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Managing bookmarks
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Working with contacts
The iPhone (left) displays contacts more cleanly and allows for faster navigation using the letter list on its right side. The BlackBerry's cramped display (right) makes you work harder to scroll through contacts. Both devices let you search your contacts.
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