Mobile phone apps

G'day all, a question I know jack about. Are apps for phones specific for each phone? Like is an app for an iphone also ok for a Blackberry or Nokia E71 or similar? I'm looking at a new smart phone but need to find out a bit more about them or do I stick with my old type of mobile that has been dropped, soaked, bumped, dumped, and everything in between and still makes a call or text when needed.

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No, the apps are for each

Sat, 2010-08-28 12:32

No, the apps are for each phone OS, ie; iphone OR blackberry OR symbian OR android.

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Ok, thanks Till, Cheers Dale

Sat, 2010-08-28 12:44

Ok, thanks Till,

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If app selection is

Sat, 2010-08-28 13:27

If app selection is important, then really probably the best choice is iphone, but they are fragile. I wouldn't buy one without insurance, I've broken one myself.

In the US, it seems that motorola has already made a ruggardised phone call the i1, but they also have a new one coming called the Jordan, and its based on android. They say waterproof to 10m, and IP67 cert as well!

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ive got the android system

Sat, 2010-08-28 15:06

ive got the android system htc legend .. very good phone and a bit tougher than the iphone with an ali frame .. the apps are pretty similar with what i can find when compared to my work mates that all have iphones ... i hate being a sheep:P 

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I've been leaning towards

Sat, 2010-08-28 17:09

I've been leaning towards the Nokia E71 as I like Nokia as a rule, keyboard is little on the cramped side, but I can probly live with that.

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Gps app for iphone

Sat, 2010-08-28 19:41

Anyone know the best app for a gps for the iPhone

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Ended up buying the

Sun, 2010-08-29 20:51

Ended up buying the Blackerry Bold 9700, looks a good all round phone.

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