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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Working with mail folders

The iPhone (left) uses a familiar hierarchical folder list that you can navigate to and from easily. The BlackBerry (right) displays folders as well, but navigating among them is difficult, as is telling apart mail accounts. Also, when you move messages on your computer into a folder, the BlackBerry keeps a copy in your main inbox, keeping it cluttered. By contrast, the iPhone keeps folders synced both ways.

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July 03, 2009

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