Blackberry, the pioneer of smartphone boom with first of its kind hitting the market in 2002 has dominated smartphone user's world more especially that of business users for many years now. This is changing due to the release of Apple's iPhones and Google's Android operating system, which is being used by many mobile-device manufacturers. Blackberry, Canada's technology superstar own by Research in Motion (RIM) became a household name and gained the status of a corporate must-have smartphone because of its unique traditional features and services Blackberry though traditionally a business user phone has some consumer user services too. Since the entrance of iPhone in 2007 and Android operating system in 2010, Blackberry has lost a large part of its market. This may make people think that Blackberry is not as smart as the other smartphones. The answer to which device or platform is smarter depends partly on the device itself and partly on the needs of the person using it. Whether you are always on the road or someone who is sedentary, each person has specific needs when it comes to a mobile device.
Many users find iPhone which is blackberry biggest competitor to be trendy and versatile. This is because iPhone has almost successfully bridged the gap between the average consumer user and business user though it started as a consumer device. iPhone leverages a vast application store, which allows you to obtain apps for almost anything you can think of. Apple takes the cake when it comes to Web browsing on a mobile device. The use of Safari does a great job of rendering most Web sites and the large screen definitely helps the experience. Android prides itself on being open source and also boasts an extensive application store. It can also boast of numerous media-consumption applications. The younger generation who are mainly consumer-based users loves iPhones and Android phones. Android operating system which can be found on variety of phones, being open source allows vendors to develop platforms for their specific hardware. For this reason this platform containing thousands of free and paid apps for smartphones. Google Apps have seamless integration with Android smartphones,
RIM develops its own operating system on top of its own hardware like Apple does but unlike Android and Apple its applications are fewer and more expensive. This is because Blackberry does not have the kind of platform on which developers could create applications. BlackBerry, in comparison to the Android and iPhone platforms, provide the weakest web browsing experience. The iPhone succeeds in bridging the gap between the business and the consumer users, whereas the BlackBerry is still deeply rooted with the business community. To me this is an advantage, but many will see this as a weakness. The BlackBerry started as a corporate device, while the. The iPhone seems to have had an easier time making its way into the business environment, compared to RIM's battle of trying to make its way into the consumer market. Despite all this blackberry is the preferred device for business users overall, because of its in-built security, remote manageability and centralised enterprise and internet services which include email and corporate messaging services. It also have some consumer user services too such BlackBerry Messenger and Media Music (its iTunes rival). Blackberry provides the most optimal power consumption for the business user. Weeks of standby time, hours of talk time, and a removable battery (apple battery cannot be removed) all contribute to the BlackBerry taking the crown from a battery-performance perspective. The BlackBerry OS is one of the strongest platforms on the market. It has the best contact management, 'calendaring', and e-mail client of all the devices. BlackBerry is more rugged and reliable than iPhone and many Android devices especially with its renowned mechanical keyboards. RIM also offers freedom of choice, unlike Apple; you can purchase many different Blackberry in different form factors. For business I'd go with BlackBerry since it is much more encrypted, closed-off, and durable in the sense of hardware. RIM is reportedly planning on releasing a 9.7 inch iPad competitor, that may be running Android or BlackBerry 6 with the ability to be connected to a BlackBerry handset for 3G access/tethering.
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