If their iPhone killer is one of the 4 phones in the huge full page WSJ ad today, no, it's not going to create that kind of evangelical fervor.
People were hearing about the iPhone on fanboy blogs before Apple had even thought it up (figure if speech of course, but I wouldn't doubt it being true).
Paul Joyce
· 2 years ago
Robert, great points. I am a new iPhone user; I waited a while before getting one to convince myself that I *needed* a new phone. I expected to like it, but I am surprised by how much fun it is to use. I love how everything looks (web, mail, etc) and how well integrated the features are (maps, contacts, camera, phone). Obviously, there are things that would make it better, and I am disappointed that Apple is blocking 3rd parties from assisting in this area, but making the switch to the iPhone (and AT&T) was a decision I am very happy I made.
Tad
· 2 years ago
Verizon has a very internet-hostile policy currently - I can't imagine them allowing customers to browse with even the limited freedom of AT&T's iPhone offering.
andrew h
· 2 years ago
based on visual styling alone, it looks like a dogs breakfast...
Brandon
· 2 years ago
All of the buzz around this focuses on features and what the Voyager supposedly has the the iPhone doesn't. The iPhone (and Apple in general) is all about how the features are integrated, the user experience is seamless.
If I have to visually touch my way into an app, then switch to a keyboard and type/navigate traditional menus it's not seamless at all. If anything this just pushes Apple to keep the price down and keep improving the capability of the still best-in-class device out there.
Hans
· 2 years ago
"It will kill the iPhone."
Is it just me, or are Verizon executives even less realistic than a starry-eyed child? Best of luck boys. Let us know how it goes.
srikanth
· 2 years ago
On first look, it looks miles behind iPhone.
Aaron
· 2 years ago
I must say I'm quite surprised that the Verizon execs would use such strong language in their predictions for the phone. The phones look good, but they have a lot of catching up to do. I wrote about this today as well:
"iPhone killer"??? Seems more like iPhone follower; and a bad one at that. It's interesting to watch the rest of the world try to keep up with Apple's innovation and engineering. The company that comes close will shake all markets.
jakeluer
· 2 years ago
The idea of an iPhone killer is absurdist at best.
The iPhone, like the iPod, has become a cultural icon. Why? Usability, functionality, love for the logo, etc.
A quote from Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' comes to mind: "When you penetrate deeply into a country, it is serious ground."
Basically, Apple has all the carriers and manufacturers running in circles to catch up while they continue to build themselves a cultural empire.
SunkenShip
· 2 years ago
Won't kill it but it is a sign.
Apple needs to unlock the iPhone so we can use it in any carrier.
While it is stuck to at&t others have the door open to take the lead in a broader market.
I doubt it anyway...
Harry Barracuda
· 2 years ago
Evangelical fervour?
More like brain dead people acting like sheep.
It's a gadget for the masses and the technologically challenged.
Mr. R
· 2 years ago
Sorry, but it seems for some reason the Reuters link is not working anymore. Any update?
lonman06
· 2 years ago
But it still won't be an iPhone!!
David Jacobs
· 2 years ago
anytime anyone says they have a "xxx killer", you know their full of it. Much more interesting than anything Verizon is going to do, is what Google is going to do. Those guys have the moxie and smarts to actually do something really interesting.
tan
· 2 years ago
Well we all know new technology replaces old technology. This idea isn't far-fetched at all.
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People were hearing about the iPhone on fanboy blogs before Apple had even thought it up (figure if speech of course, but I wouldn't doubt it being true).
If I have to visually touch my way into an app, then switch to a keyboard and type/navigate traditional menus it's not seamless at all. If anything this just pushes Apple to keep the price down and keep improving the capability of the still best-in-class device out there.
Is it just me, or are Verizon executives even less realistic than a starry-eyed child? Best of luck boys. Let us know how it goes.
http://www.growyourfunds.com/2007/10/verizon_in...
The iPhone, like the iPod, has become a cultural icon. Why? Usability, functionality, love for the logo, etc.
A quote from Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' comes to mind: "When you penetrate deeply into a country, it is serious ground."
Basically, Apple has all the carriers and manufacturers running in circles to catch up while they continue to build themselves a cultural empire.
Apple needs to unlock the iPhone so we can use it in any carrier.
While it is stuck to at&t others have the door open to take the lead in a broader market.
I doubt it anyway...
More like brain dead people acting like sheep.
It's a gadget for the masses and the technologically challenged.