subject: Which Smartphone Platform Is Best For Your Needs? [print this page] GAMING GAMING
Smartphones can be really great mobile gaming platforms. Not just because Smart Phone Applications are always with you, it's because there are some really interesting games available for them. If you are a hardcore gamer, there are two options you can go for. First, iOS which has the largest library of games and the best quality for any smartphone platform. The second option for Xbox players is Windows Phone. Microsoft has not fully lived up to the potential of Xbox integration with Windows, but there is a growing library of decent games.
EMAIL
It is really hard to beat the BlackBerry for hardcore emailers, but then it requires a different sort of data plan and a unique setup that not everybody wiould like. However, If you are a Gmail user, then there is nothing better than Android for true Gmail experience. Even other modern handests with Smart Phone Applications handle mailing fairly well.
MESSAGING
Texting is king for a large number of mobile users and it is not limited to just messaging. BlackBerry probably does the best job of texting, especially when you have a lot of friends with BlackBerry phones. It offers a lot many Custom Cell Phone Applications too.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
All major platforms such as iOs, Android, etc offer Facebook and Twitter Smart Phone Applications , but Windows based Phone tends to do the best job of social networking feel like an integrated experience with entire phone. If that's not something you would like, iOS is probably the second-best option as gives the most attention to both Twitter and Facebook when updating Smart Phone Applications with Mobile Web Development. Some Android phones also have decent social networking integration.
PRODUCTIVITY
If you are looking to do office work beyond email, Windows Phone fits best to do the job of handling office documents out of the box. It also integrates with stuff like Sharepoint if you are in a corporate environment.
MEDIA
i Pod and iTunes make the best music and movie experience with platform of iOS. You can directly download music, songs, videos and movies to your phone and streamline to the Apple TV. However now most of the smartphones come with good media features.
So what are you waiting for? Breakdown your needs and choose the right phone for you. You can further classify your needs by photography, shopping, profession and hobbies, etc.
