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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Managing mobile apps
The iPhone (left) places all apps in its home screen, adding screens as needed. You can move apps around as desired and place any four in the row at bottom that is available in all app screens. The BlackBerry (right) places apps in multiple folders, so they're harder to find. You can rearrange apps and move them into any of seven preset folders.
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