[Swordmaker]

Analyst says the iPhone lacks an operating system... PING!

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[RepublitarianRoger2]

Um...He didn’t say that the iPhone lacks an OS. He said that up until now, he hadn’t considered the iPhone a “smartphone” because one of the criteria for having that moniker is that the device has to have an OS that is open for anyone to freely develop apps on.

Up until now, the iPhone has NOT been open to third-party development. Apple is finally opening up the iPhone. The analyst is pointing out that fact.

[dmd25]

This is probably a little off the topic here, but I have a question. I would love to have an iPhone, but we have Verizon and aren't really inclined to change. Do any of you think there is any hope for any other providers in the near future besides AT&T? I know that is a silly question, but I would love your thoughts.

I am a 45yof who loves gadgets. I am due for an upgrade in May and have been trying to figure out what I want to get. I have been thinking about a BlackBerry, but I am not sure.

Thanks for sharing your opinions!