Smartphone Development
A 3G Smartphone is a much more advanced phone than your regular mobile phone. One of the major breakthroughs in smartphone development is that it runs a complete operating system and has the ability to download and install various applications; these features make a Smartphone a handheld computer.
The main features that a user would look for in a smartphone would be its advanced features/apps, performance and style.
One of the most popular Smartphones around today is Apple’s iPhone. With the new iPhone 4 being released it is fast becoming the go to phone for any user. It has the largest selection of apps and it is one of the stylish and sleek phones around today. The main issue that surrounds the iPhone is its call quality and reception quality, however over the last few years these have become second fiddle to what smartphones offer and iPhone surely leads in what a smartphone should be, and advanced computing.
Blackberry’s have been proven to be very popular over the last few years because of their design, features and style and the RIM Blackberry Bold 9700 duly delivers. This blackberry improves on performance of its predecessor and also has a much sleeker design. The only issue with the new blackberry is its browser capabilities; it is lacking the browser qualities than you would find in even the oldest iPhone. Sprint phones have bulldozed their way into the top mobile phones to have and with the new HTC Evo 4G it is no surprise why. It has great features and a very stylish design; however 4G coverage is very limited and makes it difficult for anyone to justify buying the phone.
HTC Droid incredible is a 3G smartphone from Verizon wireless. It offers enhanced features from the android 2.1 the phone offers 8-megapixel camera and 8GB of internal memory. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G. This phone lacks in quality audio playback which is one of the main things that holds this phone back.
The Palm pre plus is arguably twice the phone of its predecessor with double the storage and double the Ram making the performance of the phone much better. One of the major improvements of the phone is the add-on of an inductive back cover which allows for charging using the Touchstone tcharging Technology. The phone however does not have camera editing options and does not support V cast music or video.
In conclusion there are many Smartphones to choose from, the most outstanding is Apple’s iPhone, and it is the leading product in Smartphone Capabilities and overall performance. However there are several phones that would be perfect alternatives most notably the HTC Droid incredible which offers great performance and features. So for those that are looking for a new phone then 3G Smartphones is the way to go.
3G Smartphones: Nokia E71
The Nokia E71 has been out for a while now, but it is still one of the best 3G smartphones, offering extraordinary value for money. The phone comes packed with all standard features you would expect from a smartphone now days, but what really makes it a stand-out is the quality and usability of the design.
The phone features a qwerty keyboard that is compact, yet incredibly easy to use. The casing of the phone is strong and sturdy. If you are the kind of user who has a tendency to be a bit rough with your phone, you can be sure the Nokia E71 can handle plenty of drops and falls. The operating system is Symbian, which is very easy to use, especially for those that just want a phone that can do what it promises, without lots of tweaking and problem solving. With Mail for Exchange, you can setup the phone to work with your business’ exchange server quite easily.
Add skype to the mix and you’ve got a fantastic communication device. A GPS receiver is built in, and through Nokia’s online Ovi store, you can download the excellent OviMaps program for free. Conversely, you can opt for Google Maps, but either way you’ve got a solid GPS in your pocket. The size of the phone is one of its greatest strengths. It’s dimensions are 114 x 57 x 10 mm, which means it can slip into your front pocket or handbag without any inconvenience. This phone scores major points with those who don’t want to carry a big paperweight around with them all the time.
The Nokia E71 doesn’t have a touchscreen, but for many people this isn’t a problem. The fact is that touchscreens break easily, and that will not be a problem with an E71. The smartphone has plenty of memory, and a slot of a mini SD card. For some reason, Nokia included a 2.5 mm headphone jack, meaning normal headphones are not compatible. This certain can be an annoyance over time, though most likely not a deal breaker. The camera on the phone leaves a lot to be desired as well, even though it seems to work a lot better for filming short videos.
The Nokia E71 is a fantastic phone, especially for those who just want a phone that can do it all without the fuss. It is geared at business users and consistently performs well. While an iPhone may be a more trendy option, the Nokia E71 may be the more practical one.