Earlier, we began compiling a list of informative articles in regards to the Apple vs. Palm debate, the ongoing patent battle involving Apple's multitouch technology. With the release of the Pre nearing, more articles are focusing on side-by-side comparisons of the Pre and iPhone hardware; with detailed charts, webOS and OSX comparisons, and giving reasons why one should be better than the other.
While we may be biased towards webOS and the Pre, that shouldn't keep you from making an informed choice for your next handset. Below is a list of the articles (most recent first) that should be a valuable resource in sizing up these two smartphone heavyweights:
March
CNET: Pre vs. iPhone: Which do you want? - Another article to round off our March coverage, briefly discussing the upcoming CTIA conference in Las Vegas, and a detailed chart comparing everything from hardware to service plans of the two devices. (Mar. 27)
ZDNet: iPhone 3G 3.0 vs. webOS Pre - The latest 5-page article comparing facets of each device, including OS, hardware, carriers, and 3rd party applications. TheStar also covers the possibility of new iPhone hardware coming this summer. (Mar. 24)
Gizmodo: What Phone OS are you most excited about? - Vote on your favorite mobile platform. Is it Android 1.5, iPhone 3.0, webOS, or WM 6.5? The results might surprise you. Also check out a feature-by-feature chart for each of the smartphone OS's. Gearlog has another good feature chart. (Mar. 18)
MyPre: Palm Pre vs. iPhone OS 3.0 - An look at how the new iPhone software will stack up against the Pre. Covers bluetooth A2DP, GPS navigation, gaming and more. Multitasking puts the iPhone at a competitive disadvantage. Also check out Smartphone Daily for another take on the iPhone vs. Pre debate. (Mar. 18)
EDN: iPhone 3.0: Things You'd Like To Know - An editorial that takes a look at the recent unveiling of the v3 developer beta for the iPhone. "Apple must be at least a bit worried about the Palm Pre", they state in regards to the early annoucement of the new version, due as late as September 21. Also, "sometimes the simplest things are the most impactful", referring to such additions as cut and paste and MMS. (Mar. 18)
Electronista: iPhone 3.0 provides 100 new features - A rundown of some of the new iPhone features set to bring Apple's feature set closer to that of the Palm Pre, including Apple's new APIs and UI elements. Gizmodo has an in-depth guide detailing the new software. (Mar. 17)
Simon's Blog: How Apple Might Respond to the Pre: A summary of what Apple could respond to the Pre and other competitors such as RIM. The iPhone hardware is approaching 2 years old now, and Apple needs to bring the iPhone back to industry-leading capabilities and expand their lineup with a new model and other options such as different colors in order to stay in the game. (Mar. 15)
February
CNET: Apple iPhone vs. Palm Pre - CNET Australia provides us with a good comparison of the two devices, first comparing the stability and user experience of OS X to the speedy multitasking and synergy of webOS. The iPhone however, has a huge head start in the form of the App Store. Palm will have to play catch up in that department. A full side-by-side hardware chart is also provided, which shows at a glance where each handset wins out. Their conclusion? "Palm Pre is our new tech crush, and it leaves the iPhone looking like an old maid. That said, there are so many variables and unknowns that could quickly shift our opinion of the Pre. Battery life...immediately springs to mind". (Feb 25)
Mr.Gadget: Why Apple needs to release the next iPhone soon - "The Best of CES 2009 that the Palm Pre received wasn't just because it looked good - this baby is also seriously jam-packed with some groovy functionality". Mr. Gadget also presents us with another chart comparing the two devices. The iPhone clearly wins on memory and screen size, but locked into a lengthy AT&T contract and lack of keyboard are its big pitfalls. On paper, the Pre has a better showing. (Feb 23)
Treonauts: Palm Pre vs. iPhone Comparison - An editorial comparing the strengths and weaknesses of both devices, with the theme "Pre has a good edge but is it enough to win the game?" The article gives a list of 10 things to love and hate about Apple's offering, then goes on to list 20 aspects of the Pre that should be looked out for. Overall, the Pre wins out but has a lot of unknowns that could spoil the party for them. Also, a possible $99 iPhone "lite" and updated 3G could make life a lot more difficult for the Pre. (Feb. 12)
January
PC World: Smartphone Smackdown - An article comparing factors such as enterprise-readiness, cellular interface, web browsing and media for the two devices. In regards to the Pre, "It's not an iPhone killer, nor a BlackBerry killer, but it doesn't need to be...it builds on Palm's heritage of building the best PIM devices", says Avi Greengart, research director for Current Analysis, after using the Pre for an hour. (Jan. 14)
Gizmodo: Palm Pre vs. iPhone vs. G1 - An early article comparing three of the big players on several criteria such as multitouch, multitasking, and development platform. As expected, the iPhone and Pre go head to head on most categories, while the Android is left in a distant third. (Jan 9)
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