The iPhone will not flop thanks to its impressive Web 2.0 capabilities
My colleague, Jonathan Schlaffer, is clearly no fan of the iPhone; the anxiety of problems unseen, particularly the mini keyboard, combined with a multitude of “what if…” questions (that’s as common with him as China blocking another website) is enough for him to anticipate the demise of the most tricked-out phone in history. To Jonathan, we say, “not so much.”
As if Apple’s track record wasn’t admirable enough to constitute purchasing an iPhone blindly, with no knowledge of its goodies (given the super-successful iPod), its Internet capabilities are far beyond any phone, making it comparable to surfing the web at home.
I believe Apple’s innovative attention to detail, while creating a clean and simple user experience for iPhone users on the on the web, will surely launch the iPhone to triumph.
The questionably secure Safari web browser is simply fantastic, especially on a phone; but add the fact that the iPhone will run Web 2.0 applications and you’ve got the formula for success.
Developers will be able to create Web 2.0 applications which are a mere clone to the applications built into iPhone. Better yet, these custom applications will be able to seamlessly access the iPhone’s services such as: phone calling, sending e-mail, displaying location in Google Maps, and just about anything else the iPhone can do.
You’ll find yourself at the point where you won’t know if you’re surfing the web or accessing your phone, as the two functions will be as one.
“Our innovative approach, using Web 2.0-based standards, lets developers create amazing new applications while keeping the iPhone secure and reliable,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO.
The iPhone will also feature a rich HTML email client as well as built-in Google and Yahoo! search functions in addition to being fully multi-tasking, allowing you to read e-mail and surf the web at the same time.
As for the tiny keyboard, we’re not going to complain about something we’ve been using for years. Hell, if we wanted to run around with a notebook or, excuse me, Macbook, all the time we wouldn’t need the Internet on our phones in the first place.
In an instant-gratification world, it’s all about having everything, at any time, with ease of use, and most importantly, something that will fit in our pocket. It’s no wonder why Apple has the highest brand and repurchase loyalty of any manufacturer.
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June 12th, 2007
Everything sounds all good about the IPHONE but I need to know does it have aol and yahoo instant message
June 12th, 2007
…Yeah, I’m a little surprised. I’d heard the iPhone didn’t support Java or Flash.
Maybe limited Javascripts and HTML is enough for some people, but not me.
Besides, why would I surf with my phone when my laptop has a 15″ screen AND a built-in high-speed cell modem. It’s a lot faster then the iPhone, and all my other data + apps already run there.
…Aside from using my phone for quick random quests online (like looking up a wiki), I don’t actually browse there.
…And having played a lot of Nintendo games on my Smartphone, I wonder if anyone realizes how tired their arm and fingers are going to get browsing for hours on their iPhone.
…I also wonder what the battery life is like doing all that CPU/IO work.
…Yeah, I hope the iPhone pushes the envelope. But technology has jaded me.
I’m waiting to see what happens to the others before I drink the CoolAid.
June 13th, 2007
“these custom applications will be able to seamlessly access the iPhone’s services such as: phone calling, sending e-mail, displaying location in Google Maps, and just about anything else the iPhone can do.”
Go on then, access bluetooth, save a file to the local memory or access the iPhone address book.
The 3 services you’ve listed are available thanks to Safari’s ability to recognise phone numbers, emails and addresses. You’re not getting any added ability to interact with the iPhone that an ordinary website doesn’t get.
June 26th, 2007
I can’t believe it’s not going to support Java and Flash. Flash I can understand them not allowing because they’re obviously trying to strong arm users back to the Quicktime video format which has taken a serious beating from the superior Flash .flv format. But why no Java? Even my crappy RAZR phone uses Java. Nonsense.
June 26th, 2007
What so you mean by “supporting Web 2.0″? Ajax? It sounds like you’re just throwing buzzwords without understanding them.
In any case, I’m one of those idiots who will purchase an iPhone blindly. Yes, I trust Apple that much.
June 27th, 2007
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I’m a little surprised. I’d heard the iPhone didn’t support Java or Flash.
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