Hi Friends,
With the iPhone 4s being launched, next in line is the new iOS .
The most important feature for me in iOS5 for me will be i Messaging which will allow all iPhone , iPod and iPad users to interact securely with each other.
Based on the beta version of iOS5 here is my comparison between BB Messenger and imessaging.
Unlike BB ,iOS will have one integrated application for SMS and messages. The application will switch from SMS or i messaging depending on the availability of wi-fi and 3g which is very convenient. Just like BB users can send photos, videos etc too.
BB messenger allows users to create groups and groups are like mini social networks. i Messaging although allows to have group chats but the groups created are not permanent. BB also allows users to add people on messenger who are not in their contacts, i Messaging lacks that feature.
Last but not the least BB asks for a separate data plan for using messenger whereas i Messaging uses existing 3g plan and also works through wi-fi.
Seems like there is no clear winner. With the the growing number of iOS devices i Messaging will be welcomed by most users. And the frequency with which Apple has been pushing updates in the past few months am expecting i Messaging to get even better.
TC
