Which Smart Phone?

Which Smart Phone?A Comparison(slightly biased)Original Author: John Hanks: john.hanks@outlook.com4 Basic PlatformsAndroidApple iPhone with iOSBlackBerry 10Windows PhoneNo Smart Phone is perfect for everybodyEach platform has flaws and bright spots, just be aware of the differencesTry to determine what features are most important to you, phone functions, Email and Productivity, photography, communications, music, games, watching videos, etc.

Good ThingsAndroidVariety of choicesOpen PlatformFree to use by any vendorFlexible, powerful possibilitiesHundreds of Thousands of AppsMost CustomizableSome models have good cameraVoice Commands very good

Apple iOSEasy to useVery little fragmentationLimited choicesHundreds of Thousands of AppsSome Customization optionsCamera is very good, maybe bestVoice Commands very good

BlackBerry 10Windows PhoneEasy to use after learning periodMost modern and smoothLimited choicesSecurity is not an afterthoughtFlexible, powerful possibilitiesHundreds of Thousands of AppsMany Customizable optionsCan run most Android apps directlyMicroSD Card for expandable Storage

Easy to useLimited choicesLimited possibilitiesThousands of AppsFew Customization optionsSome models have Great Camera

Bad ThingsAndroidVariety of choices, confusingA lot harder to learn at firstOpen Platform, can be hackedEvery vendor changes itFlexible, but some features still missing, inconsistent, confusingMost Customizable, takes time to get it working wellGoogle tracking you and many advertisements and lack of privacyApple iOSEasy to use, limited on purposeLimited choicesNo need to think, Apple does it for you.Limited Customization options to what Apple thinks you needSlow to implement features others have for yearsForm over function is the design goalNo expandable storageBlackBerry 10Windows PhoneA little harder to learn at firstLimited choicesFlexible, powerful, many featuresMany Apps are AndroidCamera is good, not the bestEasy to use, fairly limited featuresLimited choicesThousands of AppsFew Customization optionsMostly no expandable storage

Best for what type of personAndroidGadget or Technology geek, likes to play with your phone for hoursDont care what you have, just listen to inexperienced sales personFrugal, some phones are freeNot concerned about privacyApple iOSTechnology SimpletonFollow the crowdHave special needs only met by iPhone, particular apps, etc.Like to pay extra for everything, including ringtonesLike Soviet Union type Control over your phone and what you do on your deviceBlackBerry 10Windows PhoneCare about being productive and efficient and organizedValue Security and PrivacyWant the best phone for communications Want the best keyboard available

Technology SimpletonHave specific Camera preferencesLoves Xbox integrationDont want many appsDont care to access the file systemNotes on AndroidGoogle is an Advertising Company. Everything they do is aimed at tracking you so they can market to you.Android is very lacking in security and privacy, can be easily hackedFor example, you can download a balloon popping game that can read your contact list and upload it without you knowing and without warningAlmost all Android phones are bastardized by the company selling the phoneMany of the features are very gimmicky and not very useful.Bland, confusing, ugly design of operating system, like 10 different people designed it, but never talked to each otherGoogle does provide some very useful features and apps

Notes on Apple iOSThey rely on Apps to cover for the lack of features in the Operating SystemThe whole premise of iOS is that its simple to use. Thats fine, except that it also puts severe limits on what you can doTry to attach a PDF or Doc or Excel file to an Email. You cant. Thats the type of limits it has.Money Money Money: control your purchases so that they make money, even on things like ringtonesNew version looks like a kids Fisher Price toyLove to get you locked into the ecosystem, makes it hard to leaveNotes on BlackBerryBlackBerry is not going out of business, contrary to lemming reportersZero Debt and 3 Billion in the bank and Best Security for Government and Anybody that needs security and likes privacy,http://n4bb.com/blackberrys-u-s-market-share-keeps-sliding-somehow-still-3rd-place-according-comscore/They just got an infusion of cash and already had 3 billion in the bank.The quality of the phones is still higher than most Android and on par with the iPhoneThe Z10 and Q10 are a good size, the Z30 is a bit too large for some, but loved by many.BBOS 10 was lacking when it came out, but in 1 year, they have added features that took Android and iOS many years (and many still arent there)BB10 is designed to Share things and communicate and make your phone life easier and safe/privateGovernment and companies rely on the superior security of BlackBerryBest and fastest Browser, most compatible with the internet

Notes on Windows PhoneVery basic features, very newTrying to be the same Windows on Tablets and Computers and PhonesVery lacking in AppsBig bright blocks intended to catch the eye of consumersSome of the Nokia models are huge and have very a good cameraSome Windows Phone IssuesNotifications are nearly uselessNo visible file system - this is a major impediment to getting real work done.No real multitasking - constantly waiting for apps to start/re-start and nearly nothing can get done in the background.Locked down MIME system - no one is allowed to write 3rd party replacements for the browser, keyboard, image handling, media playback, etc.Slow pace of innovation - promises and more promises, but slow delivery of things people need.

Some Links to read what people say about new BlackBerry 10 phoneshttp://forums.crackberry.com/general-blackberry-discussion-f2/if-you-have-blackberry-10-device-why-904261/#post9989458http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Z30-Black-Verizon-Wireless/dp/B00G9FUI7U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392519542&sr=8-2&keywords=z30http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Z10-Verizon-Wireless/dp/B00BW66QRW/ref=psdc36_t2_B00G9FUI7U_B00BW66QRWhttp://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/device/smartphone/blackberry-z30

BlackBerry 10 Best BrowserFastest by farMost Compatible with HTML5

Things others have written about BB10I personally like the approach that Blackberry adopted to run Android Apps. It's really taking the cream, discard the crap. It builds an unified world for Both Blackberry Native and Android apps to co-exists in a safer way.

I personally like many Android apps, but do not like using an Android phone as daily driver, because security/privacy concern. One bad app could break up the whole system or leak all your personal data.

With Blackberry 10, World peace is strictly protected, within the Personal space it allows you to run Android Apps, but each Android app is only allowed to run in a sandbox. It's not perfect, but it's more secure.

Best phone I've ever had! :), February 4, 2014A great phone for work and some play., January 26, 2014Great phone that is not promoted wellThe Blackberry Z30 will blow your iPhone and Galaxy out the water Age:25 to 34 Gender: Female The Blackberry Z30 runs so smooth, very good call quality, very easy to use and the battery life is amazing! I've have the Galaxy S4 and the iPhone 4S and I'm glad i switch to the blackberry... Best phone i've had in a long time! Definitely would recommend it to anybody that wants a good quality phone!There Is None Better Age:65 or over Gender: Male Upgraded from the Z10 and I'm in heaven. This is the most complete operating system out there today. The simplicity of the system is a joy to work with. It makes even the unorganized organized. Beautiful build quality and the sound is unbelievable. Highly recommend!Z10 and Z30 Review Scores

Verizon Z10 and Z30

Feature Comparison GuestimateExample guess of features and limitationsAndroid: 1000 features, 60% work as expected, 20% limited. Relies upon many additional apps to fill in the gapsApple iOS: 500 features, 90% work as expected, 60% limited. Relies upon many additional apps to fill in the gapsBlackBerry 10: 800 features, 75% work as expected, 20% limited and requires some apps to fill in the gapsWindows Phone: 400 features, 80% work as expected, 50% limited. Relies upon many additional apps to fill in the gaps, but there arent many apps available.BlackBerry 6 & 7: 1500 features fine tuned over 10 years, 85% work as expected, 15% limited. Some apps needed

Summary / ConclusionEvery Smartphone has bugs and problemsSome have less issues, but none are problem-free

Android: Very flexible, but Privacy is major concern and every brand is different , every carrier loads crap onApple iPhone: Not very flexible, but generally reliableBlackBerry 10: Flexible and modern and good privacy, can run most Android apps to fill In the gaps, but still new to the market and continuing to add new features and fix bugs. In one year has done what took others five years.BlackBerry 10 and Android may need help from a tech person to help make things work the bestWindows Phone: Not very flexible, limited featuresWhy I choose BlackBerryApples control and limits on the iPhone is too frustrating.Android can be made to work, but Google is an evil marketing company and I dont like constant advertising everywhere.Windows Phone is too limited and simpleThat leaves BlackBerry, a good mix of features, efficiency, security, privacy and allows me to just get things done in a flexible way.BlackBerry 10 Phones, varies by carrier

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