Firmware version 2.2 is on its way - and there still is no support for cut&paste or local storage of office files (you still need to use e-mail or a web server). Frustration on the end of some iPhone users…I have to admit that I am not surprised one bit.
Apple’s iPhone definitely is a powerful and smart mobile device; with an UI subsystem which has redefined the way we perceive and use mobile. It’s a revolutionary device for sure…but its not a smartphone.
Leaving the hype aside: the device still lacks a plethora of critical business features. Local storage of office files - missing. Editing of Word/Excel files…missing. Business-style IM programs…missing. Name a business-critical thing, and I show you how the iPhone 3G lacks it.
This has good reason, however: Apple never intended these devices to be business-centric devices. The iPhone is an iPod with a phone strapped on: its all about multimedia!
Apple’s priorities for new features confirm this: new media features are added daily, whereas core functions needed for everyday business are left out for ages (cut&paste).
I ca hear you ask me why some people use the iPhone for business then: well - I can open a coconut with a screwdriver…it will just take more time.
If you are about fashion and media consumption(like the majority of users is), the iPhone 3G is for you. If you need business excellency, look Palm, Windows Mobile Smartphone or Nokia E-Series. If you want all-rounders, go for PPC and S60. If you feel like creating content, go for the N-Series.
The beauty of freedom is that all comes down to making the right choice for you. Glossy rags unfortunately won’t be able to make this decision for you…decide wisely, my friends.
What do you think?
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Hi! This article seems like an answer to one post I recently made
All the above makes sense, BUT even if you are not a business user, not being able to do cut-paste in and between apps sucks.
But, sorry, I like the multimedia functions as ipod and youtube too much and treos have tooooo many buttons:-)
That I can´t edit office files is fine with me and the solutions that are out there (like WiFile, DataCase etc) for storing and organizing files are all ok for me. It still strikes me as strange, that Apple doesn´t go the extra 5mm to support these functions out of the box…wouldn´t they sell even more devices? Furthermore wouldn´t it fit better to their philosophy of making things easy for the user??? If they include a viewer of these file types, why not include a small finder app? If they make the user misuse emails as data-storage containers, why not allow creation and more powerful handling of email… .
Guess, your answer will be ” if you complain, get a different device”
Hi,
nothing to add here ;).
All the best
Tam Hanna