1. iPhone
1.1. Verizon Wireless expects to eventually offer an Apple iPhone, and the iPhone would support 4G LTE technology, but the timing is up to Apple.http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Verizon-CEO-Says-a-Verizon-iPhone-Is-Apples-Call-222684/
1.1.1. Verizon Wireless is currently testing a CDMA version of the iPhone 4G and Verizon confirms they are making network changes to bring the iphone to their network
1.2. This iPhone 4g could also have dual core processors and higher and powerful graphic chips that can deliver higher video resolutions and better "still" images when taking pictures.
1.3. SBSettings, by the way, is the BEST reason to jailbreak your iphone. It's really the only thing worth the extra mem space it takes to run in the background. It really should be purchased by Apple and baked right in to the next gen from the start. Best way to save battery life on any phone is quick access to the 3G/WIFI/BT toggles, and this gives you just that
1.3.1. http://www.pcworld.com/article/189389-2/the_best_iphone_apps_youve_never_heard_of.html
2. Carriers, 3G, 4G
2.1. AT&T
2.1.1. http://www.helium.com/items/1762064-att-v-verizon
2.1.2. Speed is a bonus that AT&T holds over Verizon
2.1.3. Surf the wireless Internet faster and significantly lower your wait for page loads
2.1.4. Disclaimer: 3G network not available in all areas
2.1.5. 3G devices not enabled with HSUPA support typical upload speeds of 220-320kbps Actual throughput speed varies.
2.2. 3G provides accelerated data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/why/technology/3g-umts.jsp?WT.srch=1
2.3. Verizon
2.3.1. Verizon Wireless is also making headway towards getting its 4G network in place, but they're going a different route than Sprint by selecting LTE technology
2.3.2. their 4G LTE network will be roughly similar to its current 3G network in terms of size.
2.4. Sprint
2.4.1. Sprint recently announced it will introduce a 4G smartphone called HTC EVO in the US, currently no US smartphone provider offers 4G technology.
2.5. Tmobile
2.5.1. Despite Sprint touting its upcoming network as 4G – as in fourth generation – T-Mobile is set to roll-out a “3G” network that is theoretically twice as fast
3. Blackberry Storm vs iPhone
3.1. Blackberry Storm
3.1.1. The Verizon Wireless version of the device will work on the Verizon’s EVDO Rev A 3G Network and (2100Mhz) UMTS/HSPA 3G along with older technologies such as GSM, GPRS and EDGE, making it capable of receiving emails and phone calls around the planet.
3.1.1.1. http://gigaom.com/2008/10/07/vodafone-verizon-launch-global-3g-ready-blackberry-storm/
3.2. iPhone
3.2.1. Some degree of AT&T oversight of apps makes sense, because its poor wireless performance is, to an extent, a casualty of the iPhone’s runaway success (which could be why AT&T allows Sling to stream to other smartphones over 3G). By working with developers to limit their apps’ bandwidth, AT&T hopes to give consumers what they want without further degrading its network.
3.2.1.1. http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/02/att-will-allow-optimized-sling-app-for-iphone/
4. iPhone vs Smartphones
4.1. Smartphone
4.1.1. Not all smartphones support all types of network technologies. Thus, it is best to select a phone that supports majority of network technologies. This is because, the connectivity features heavily, depend on the network technology you use. For instance, you will get a GPRS connection on a 3G and GSM network, but you won’t get it on a CDMA network. Majority of smartphones contain the Bluetooth connection.
4.1.1.1. http://mail2web.com/blog/2010/03/comparison-smartphones/
5. Smartphones
5.1. iPhone
5.1.1. 3G
5.1.1.1. Released July 11, 2008, the iPhone 3G supports faster 3G data speeds via UMTS with 3.6 Mbps HSDPA, and assisted GPS.
5.1.2. 3GS
5.1.2.1. improved performance, a camera with higher resolution and video capability, voice control,[22] and support for 7.2 Mbps HSDPA downloading (but remains limited to 384 Kbps uploading as Apple has not implemented the HSPA protocol)
5.1.3. Original
5.1.3.1. January 2007 the first generation iPhone was released for sale to At&T users that had two-year contracts with the company.
5.1.3.2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone
5.2. Droid
5.2.1. Verizon
5.2.1.1. Best 3G coverage in America
5.2.2. 5.99 oz (170 g)
5.2.3. Browser: WebKit-based
5.2.4. Screen size: 3.7" diagonal
5.2.5. GPS: A-GPS supports LBS / navigation with turn-by-turn driving directions
5.2.6. Keyboard: Layout-Qwerty