I-phone
Blackberry
Pros
Simple and easy to use interface.
It is a highly encrypted military-grade security platform hence very secure.
Large application variety. I-phone App store supports more than a one million apps.
Has expandable memory, expandable up to 32Gb. Offering one the choice of size as well as flexibility.
iPhone offers more interactive features for example siri which enables voice interactions.
Blackberry supports universal and standardized micro-usb connectors that is available everywhere and in-expensive.
Powerful multimedia support e.g. it comes equipped with high resolution camera up to 12mega pixels in-built.
It comes available in multiple form factor i.e. small keyboard, large keyboard, flip phone and touch.
cons
It comes with fixed internal memory hence not expandable.
Limited application support as compared to other smart phones like black-berry.
It comes in limited form factors. In this case only touch.
Blackberry delivers a less refined user interface as compared to iPhone.
It lacks standardized accessories such as chargers and USB connectors.
Blackberry has a slow evolution process as compared to iphone i.e.it takes too long to come up with new features such as software.
Latest models do not support other networks e.g. iphone 4S
Blackberry is less user friendly as compared to other smart phones such as iphone.
Cost
$499.99(Blackberry Torch 9810)
$624(iphone 4s)
References
Branki, C. (2008). Techniques and applications for mobile commerce: Proceedings of Tamoco 2008. New York: IOS Press.
DoCoMo. (2001). Mobile phones increasingly popular among the elderly. Computing Journal, 65.
