Since the iPhone's apps
aren't really apps but rather web-based widgets employing a variety of Web 2.0 standards, it only stands to reason that there are probably some other devices out there that can take advantage. In particular, Nokia's S60-based devices already rock a Safari-based browser (and an absolutely terrific one, may we add) -- and sure enough, the few iPhone "apps" kicking around out there seem to work. Of course, the upcoming glut of widgets will likely be designed to take full advantage of the iPhone's somewhat unique input methodology and screen size, so it's not a perfect fit -- but it seems pretty likely
N95 owners will be able to find a few new goodies with Apple to thank.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
person4 @ Jun 28th 2007 12:43PM
The N95 is the better phone. :) Though Nokia's resistance to touch screens is going to bite them.
Al @ Jun 28th 2007 12:56PM
One handed operation is a boom, not a bust. I prefer no touchscreens.
person4 @ Jun 28th 2007 1:23PM
Sure, for general operation, but its an extra input mode that can be very useful. And I don't count multi touch in "very useful," simply for navigation more complex interfaces and drawing.
carlo @ Jun 28th 2007 1:29PM
I love this phone, but I have become a touchscreen brat. Soon as that's available, I'll be in heaven. For now, I'll admire from afar.
El Cartel @ Jun 28th 2007 2:53PM
Once again how is the iphone reloutionary. THe motion sensors are new and its user interface is different. But what the iphone can do many other phone have been doing. If anything the iphone will have to catch up to the technology the Nokia N95 has. The reason such a hype for the phone is because of the power of advertisments. Come look at the draw backs. No Mms even ur basic phone does that, and No video. I rest my case.
alex @ Jun 28th 2007 4:52PM
I've run a couple on my N73 and, at the equally slow pace of EDGE as the iPhone, they run adequately. Can't wait for the Nokia N82! Boo to iPhone 1.0!
tim @ Jun 28th 2007 5:48PM
Nokia should make a single phone with multitouch AND normal keypads.
Jake @ Jun 29th 2007 5:04PM
Having Nokia's browsers work with Safari is sure to increase the Safari's market share. And hopefully Mac users will benefit by getting alot more support from developers so we can get the plugins instead of having to use FF.