Does iPhone have an Achilles heel?
Apple’s mobile is a technical tour de force. There are few rivals in terms of interface, capacity, display or connectivity. It does have several weak points though. For starters, Apple is reluctant to allow third party applications on its handset. With the power of OSX under the bonnet it’s a shame we won’t immediately see a flurry of creative programmers rush to the platform. Then there’s the iPhone’s storage. It’s hardly an iPod replacement, even if you opt for the 8-gig model. The moment Apple manages a 20-gig model we predict a surge of interest. As it is, most people’s music catalogue will struggle to fit inside along with photos, videos and applications. Thirdly, the iPhone’s non-core components leave many areas for improvement. There’s no GPS capability, leaving it weak in the face of Nokia’s N95 and other satnav super-phones. The inclusion of a 2-meg camera’s also a little on the lightweight side. Plenty of mobiles now tote 3-meg sensors, while the best from Nokia, Sony Ericsso
