It is a known fact that iPhone has not penetrated in the corporate sector yet. It might take a while for Apple's device to conquer the corporate sector, however there are many signs that large companies take iPhone into account.
At least, Bank of America, yes, the nation's one of the largest banks, has implemented a version of the site designed specially for iPhone. Interestingly, this was discovered purely by chance by Dan Moren, who desperately needed to find out the location of a nearest BoA ATM.
You can read the full story at: http://iphone.macworld.com/2008/01/boa_banks_on_an_iphonespecific.php
Saturday, January 12, 2008
What Else Can Your iPhone Do?
iPhone (IMHO) was a wonder of the year 2007. Many people argue that the device is over-hyped. One way, or another, the device has made a huge impact on the mobile phone market. It won't be an exaggeration to say that iPhone has changed the whole industry.
But Steve doesn't want to stop here. The next generation of the device will be equipped with GPS navigation, 3G radio support and probably a couple of other, less interesting features. In principle, the lack of GPS and 3G is iPhone's major problem right now. Add those two features and then it will be veeery difficult to argue that it's not a wonder device.
However, Jobs does a great job on the business side as well. Apple is obtaining a patent for cashless payment system via the iPhone. This patent will allow people to order stuff on their phones via Wi-Fi, pay for it, and skip everyone in line that doesn't have an iPhone.
Imagine, you enter McDonald's, open the menu on your iPhone, order your Big Mac menu and enjoy your meal while others are still standing in the queue. This system can be used in many spots.
Many people have serious doubts about success of this system. However, we shall not forget that in business those products and services become successful that deliver extra value and create additional utility. So, this system, if carefully implemented, has all chances to become successful.
But Steve doesn't want to stop here. The next generation of the device will be equipped with GPS navigation, 3G radio support and probably a couple of other, less interesting features. In principle, the lack of GPS and 3G is iPhone's major problem right now. Add those two features and then it will be veeery difficult to argue that it's not a wonder device.
However, Jobs does a great job on the business side as well. Apple is obtaining a patent for cashless payment system via the iPhone. This patent will allow people to order stuff on their phones via Wi-Fi, pay for it, and skip everyone in line that doesn't have an iPhone.
Imagine, you enter McDonald's, open the menu on your iPhone, order your Big Mac menu and enjoy your meal while others are still standing in the queue. This system can be used in many spots.
Many people have serious doubts about success of this system. However, we shall not forget that in business those products and services become successful that deliver extra value and create additional utility. So, this system, if carefully implemented, has all chances to become successful.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Would You Risk Your Life for Your iPhone?
Stories about people with iPhones doing weird things keep coming. As you can recall, there was a man who was on a plane and nearly got arrested because of using his wonder device onboard. But that's really nothing in comparison to Bijan Rezvani's story.
The guy was in New York in his holiday and suddenly dropped his iPhone onto train tracks. What would you do in such a case? Well, let me guess. If it were a regular device, you would just regret and forget, and would start looking for a new device. Yes, most people would do that but not a crazy iPhone owner. Moreover, when such a cool device is your first phone you may do everything for it.
Rezvani jumped between the electrified subway tracks and started searching his iPhone. Heroic action indeed. Mr. Jobs, this man deserves a medal of honor. But wait, have I forgotten to say that his iPhone was unlocked? Yes, it was unlocked and an NES emulator has been happily living there too.
Source: http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/01/07/bloke-risks-life-iphone
The guy was in New York in his holiday and suddenly dropped his iPhone onto train tracks. What would you do in such a case? Well, let me guess. If it were a regular device, you would just regret and forget, and would start looking for a new device. Yes, most people would do that but not a crazy iPhone owner. Moreover, when such a cool device is your first phone you may do everything for it.
Rezvani jumped between the electrified subway tracks and started searching his iPhone. Heroic action indeed. Mr. Jobs, this man deserves a medal of honor. But wait, have I forgotten to say that his iPhone was unlocked? Yes, it was unlocked and an NES emulator has been happily living there too.
Source: http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/01/07/bloke-risks-life-iphone
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