Mobile deathmatch rematch: BlackBerry vs. iPhone 3.0, side by side
The iPhone 3.0 OS takes on some of the BlackBerry's advantages for business users. See where the iPhone wins over the BlackBerry, and where the BlackBerry still prevails
By Galen Gruman
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Visual deathmatch rematch: 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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Editing documents
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Using copy and paste
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Working with universal search
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Adding new apps
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Managing mobile apps
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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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Adding new apps
The iPhone (left) lets you search and browse apps wirelessly, providing a fair amount of detail before you decide what to buy. The BlackBerry (right) has a similar mechanism, but its UI makes it harder to browse among apps and to get details on any individual app. You can also peruse iPhone apps from a PC via iTunes, but BlackBerry offers no comparable access.
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