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Re: Verizon promises developers access to a “billion” customers — so there, Apple!

David Berkowitz — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:16:17 -0000

There are still big challenges ahead for Verizon in terms of the interface. The iPhone app store couldn't be easier to use. I use a Samsung Omnia, one of the latest smartphones on Verizon, for my regular phone, and an iPhone 3Gs regularly for work. Both are touchscreen-only smartphones with unlimited data plans, but literally everything is easier on the iPhone: downloading apps, using them, surfing the web, writing email, etc. I've been a Verizon customer for about 5 years and don't plan to switch too soon, but I'm praying when Apple's exclusivity with AT&T ends Verizon offers the iPhone.

Re: Verizon promises developers access to a “billion” customers — so there, Apple!

Dennis Bournique — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:14:34 -0000

I though Vodafone was pushing the evolving Opera/Nokia/W3C standard for mobile web widgets. Is JIL just a new name for that or yet another incompatible widget platform.

Re: Verizon promises developers access to a “billion” customers — so there, Apple!

davebrin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:24:38 -0000

You obviously are a prejudiced Apple hater.

Re: Verizon promises developers access to a “billion” customers — so there, Apple!

Justin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:52:15 -0000

Interesting to see how this effects the market. Looking forward to your coverage of the show today.