5 things we want from the BlackBerry Storm
RIM’s touchscreen BlackBerry Storm is coming. This week, if reports are to be believed. And as ever, it comes with a healthy dose of iPhone–bashing hype. Can it see of the might of Apple’s blower? Or will it come up short? Here are the goods we think can give RIM’s effort the edge.
Full multitouch
Despite excellent recent efforts on the T–Mobile G1 and Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, the iPhone still has the best touchscreen. The BlackBerry Storm has reportedly got full multitouch to match Apple’s wonder phone. This would give it hardcore credentials in the war of attrition with Cupertino.
Copy and paste
Today’s news that full copy and paste, using multitouch, is coming to the Storm will make business types and text addicts sigh with relief. It’s a glaring omission from the iPhone and will set RIM’s email addiction device on the path to glory, make no mistake.
An app store to rival Android Market
Whisper it, but BlackBerry might just fancy a slice of the G1 as well as the iPhone. They’re said to be prepping a less trendy sounding Application Centre, offering games, add–ons and various tat to stop you working. Android Market is firmly in its sights.
Available on all networks
Vodafone’s got the BlackBerry Storm exclusive wrapped up in the UK, but if they really want to slap down their big rivals, RIM needs to roll it out to at least one other operator, and fast. They’ve got previous with handing their phones out to all networks, so let’s hope it happens with the Storm.
A decent camera
RIM’s never been too fussed about cameras in the past. And why should it, they make phones mainly for people who love working and not having fun. But this time it’s different. Sticking even a 3.2MP snapper round the back with a decent flash and zoom would make pics look outstanding on that massive screen. Fingers crossed.
For more Storm news, check out our news on the leaks, the pre–orders and more.
Essentials
BlackBerry Storm
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On sale: TBA
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Comments
robgt
3 years ago
Aren't you getting bored comparing absolutely every smartphone/touchscreen phone to the iPhone? Surely the very fact that you seem to mention it in every review means that it's still the most popular phone in its class?
This is getting like the original Golf Gti back in the late 70s/early 80s where all the press described each new hot hatch car as the 'Golf Gti killer'. And none of them killed it off. Some might have been better, faster, etc, but it still survived because it became an icon.
I think the iPhone is in the same position. Many of the new handsets will have more and/or better features but the iPhone is an icon.
Joe M
3 years ago
Robgt
Sadly, you're right. The thing is, we can't help comparing it, because if we don't, we get similar responses saying we should be. It's a no win situation.
The iPhone might be lacking, but you're bang on when you say it's an icon. I think the Storm will be great, it may even sell more, but in the mind of the general public, the iPhone is the pinnacle when it comes to phones. Even if it's specs don't match up to some others.
Cheers
Jo