Monday, February 1, 2010

Comparing Apple OS, Windows Mobile & Symbian OS

Mobile OS

Apple
3.1.2 (7D11)

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6
Symbian S60 3rd Edition FP1
Hardware
Need to connect to iTunes before use
Can be tested before purchase
Can be tested before purchase
Restore/ Hard reset
Need access to Internet & iTunes before use
No need access to Internet or PC No need access to Internet or PC
POP e-mail
Need to store password. Cannot delete e-mails from server immediately No need to store password
No need to store password. Can delete e-mails from server immediately. Account can reside on external microSD card.
Web e-mail
No issue
No issue
Incompatible with Yahoo
Features
No multitasking & cannot close running app Multitasking &
can close running app
Multitasking &
can close running app
Web browsing
Using Safari, can clear history, cookies & cache. Turn on/off pop-ups, JavaScript, plug-ins & cookies Using Opera Mobile 9.5, can delete history, cookies, cache & form/password data. Turn on/off pop-ups, JavaScript, plug-ins, Flash plug-in & cookies
Using S60 browser, can delete history, cookies, cache & form/password data. Turn on/off pop-ups, Java/ECMA script & cookies

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