iPhone is Not a SmartPhone

iPhone is Not a SmartPhone By: Eric Everson, Founder - MyMobiSafe.com

The saga continues as hackers continue to peel away the intricacies of the iPhone, prompting many to ask why hacking the iPhone has become so important. A primary objective for the iPhone hackers is exploring this new handset and the consensus is that “this is no SmartPhone.” While the internet feature of the iPhone is a leap forward, its lackluster cross-functionality makes it much less attractive for many handset buyers.

Many multi-function handset owners with experience with handsets such as the Blackberry and SmartPhone have already begun to voice their dissatisfaction over the lack of third-party content available to iPhone users. Essentially there are over 20,000 third-party applications compatible with the Blackberry and SmartPhone, while Apple has locked down the iPhone so that none are available. The rush to the iPhone for hackers is about liberating the iPhone by opening it to third-party content.

Some users fear that opening the iPhone to third-party content would open the handset to the malware that exists for Blackberry/ Smartphone. While naturally the risks would increase, so would the preventive measures of mobile security such as an antivirus/firewall program. If you are looking for a handset with an abundance of available add-ons the iPhone is probably not the handset of choice for you. It doesn’t take a hacker to realize that the iPhone is not a SmartPhone.