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

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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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Mobile main screens

At first blush, the iPhone (left) and BlackBerry Bold (right) have similar setups for their apps and other functionalities: an array of icons that open tools and folders. These are visible as soon as you power on an iPhone; on the BlackBerry, your home screen (upper right) shows just a few key apps and your mail accounts' status. To see apps and folders, use the menu key to open a separate window (lower right). The iPhone's unified interface is easier to use.

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July 03, 2009

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