iPhone exception that proves the trend

There are more than 30 different operating systems used in mobile phones, with the big brands preferring their own or versions, open source Linux-based systems, Microsoft or Symbian, the Nokia-controlled system. Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin has repeatedly called for simplification and that four or five different OSs would be optimal.
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Should be interesting to watch...
 
mostly at the low end and at entry level. And low-cost phones to first-time buyers should account for the bulk of phone sales this year.
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The networks are welcome to that market share. It's the top end that Nokia, HTC, and SE spend big money on R&D. I can't see them not dual branding their phones.

I don't mind my Vodafone logo on my cell - as long as I can always debrand the firmware - who gives a ????
 
Err... what exactly did this article have to do with the iPhone?
Except a small mention in brackets. Hardly warrants the title dedication.
And how exactly does an exception prove a trend?
 
*sigh* The iPhone...

Apple yet again proving that they can sell absolute crap as long as it looks pretty.
 
Kasyx said:
*sigh* The iPhone...

Apple yet again proving that they can sell absolute crap as long as it looks pretty.
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As someone who works for a living I would tend to disagree with your assessment but for some, especially kids who see gaming as the be all and end all of computing, Apple's product line up must be less than appealing. :)
 
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With the exception of the South Koreans, the major handset manufacturers have so far balked at joining the Open Handset Alliance, but the first cellphones based on Android should begin to appear in second half 2006.
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I hope that was a typo and not a copy and paste from somewhere else.:confused:
 
As the owner of the 'flagship' Nokia N95, I am very disappointed in:

1. The build quality of the phone (rattling slide and easily scuffed bodywork);
2. The automatic rebooting of the phone in the middle of a call
3. Random inability of the person on the other end to hear me - requiring a reboot
4. The fact that I have to pay a subscription for voice navigation where lesser Nokia phones get it for free.
5. Poor quality of the camera (even though it it a gazillion megafloxels and a Carl Zeiss lens)

Yes. they need to sharpen their pencil, because I will not be buying another one, despite all the 'features' that it has.....
 
Never buy a Nokia that launches a brand new feature. Always get the model after. Rule of thumb... it is awlays better.
 
AK65 said:
As the owner of the 'flagship' Nokia N95, I am very disappointed in:

1. The build quality of the phone (rattling slide and easily scuffed bodywork);
2. The automatic rebooting of the phone in the middle of a call
3. Random inability of the person on the other end to hear me - requiring a reboot
4. The fact that I have to pay a subscription for voice navigation where lesser Nokia phones get it for free.
5. Poor quality of the camera (even though it it a gazillion megafloxels and a Carl Zeiss lens)

Yes. they need to sharpen their pencil, because I will not be buying another one, despite all the 'features' that it has.....
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I agree completely. I have ditched my N95. Using it as my spare phone. I've found my LG KU990 i better in all respects. (OK, it doesn't have GPS but I don't use one anyway...)
 
I hated branded phones. Vodafone Live! is still OK (as a link), but when the entire skin of the phone is changed to red and you can't unassign a shortcut to it, it's getting a little too much.
 
iPhone soon in SA? How soon is soon....

Probably also waiting for iPhone 2.0 (3G version) to launch on 9 June... :p

Yeah.. title was iReally iNot iApplicable to article...
 
jasweb said:
iPhone soon in SA? How soon is soon....

Probably also waiting for iPhone 2.0 (3G version) to launch on 9 June... :p

Yeah.. title was iReally iNot iApplicable to article...
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rpm bought an iPhone, so he'll be mentioning it whenever possible.
 
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