Is there something more to the WiFi/Browser capability of the iPhone
that sets it apart?
Those are features. What sets the iPhone appart, (according to the demo), is
that it's got new features, style, improvements on existing tools (sms,
voicemail, phone). Add to that, it all seems very usable.
It looks like it might be a phone that my mom can use.
On Jan 14, 2007, at 8:25 AM, Arnþór Snær wrote:
What sets the iPhone appart, (according to the demo), is
that it's got new features, style, improvements on existing tools
(sms,
voicemail, phone). Add to that, it all seems very usable.
Innovation is not just inventing.
excellent point.
On 1/14/07, Arnþór Snær [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is there something more to the WiFi/Browser capability of the iPhone
that sets it apart?
Those are features. What sets the iPhone appart, (according to the demo),
is
that it's got new
There is no opportunity right now for third party development. He
told Macworld: Right now the opportunities are limited to the
accessory market.
http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipod-itunes/news/index.cfm?newsid=16926pagtype=allchandate
and other commentary about this at:
:(
But this platform is still a huge step forward. Because of the fully
functional web browser and wifi a TREMENDOUS amount of innovation can
happen on the webservices layer. All this does is put a limit on
innovation. Apple has given themselves a speed brake... That
said... in response I
Phones/mobile devices with WiFi and fully functional web browsers have
been around for a while. In fact, I have a Windows Mobile device in my
pocket (T-Mobile Dash) that has WiFi and IE browser. I could also
choose to install Opera, Minimo (Mozilla Browser for Windows Mobile),
or another
Nope. :)
Nothing new. You're right of course.
But I'm not saying that noone has done it before. There's a lot of
interesting, innovative and new stuff, but I didn't mean to imply that
this was something new. Just that it's important, and gradually it
will change things. I hope.
-Mike
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