Ask LH: Should I Have Both iOS And Android Devices?

Dear Lifehacker, for the past year or so I’ve been using a Nokia dumb-phone as my mobile phone and an iPod touch as my portable organiser, text editor, web browser and so on. the Nokia has, sadly, seen better days and it is becoming inevitable that I’ll need a new phone soon. As I enjoy the iOS experience, and have built up quite a library of apps, the obvious choice should be an iPhone, but that will make my iPod more or less redundant. for that reason I’ve been wondering, is there anything to be gained by using both an iOS and Android (or Windows) device? Thanks, Mobile Overload

While having one device that can do everything is a worthy goal, the reality is that many of us do end up toting multiple gadgets. for instance, my longstanding smartphone of choice is a BlackBerry Torch, but I also usually carry an iPod Nano as well for music playback. My Torch is a perfectly fine music player, but using a separate gadget means that I get more battery life out of both devices. having no music on the Torch also means that I maximise space for apps and other information.

In your scenario, there’s a bunch of potential strategies you could pursue:

Sell your iPod Touch and upgrade to an iPhone 4. This will give you one device that does everything in a fashion you’re familiar with. the potential downside is that if you’ve got a higher-capacity Touch, you’ll need to spend a fair bit to get similar storage space. (You might also want to wait until the rumoured mid-year iPhone upgrades before splashing out your money.)

Keep your iPod Touch and buy an iPhone 4. This way, you’ll have a useful music player and a familiar-feeling phone (and you’ll be able to keep using any chargers and other accessories). It’s an expensive route though.

Keep your iPod Touch and buy an Android or Windows phone. You’ll have access to the best of both iOS and your chosen phone, and (potentially) a standalone music player. A new Android phone can be had for a lot less than an iPhone. however, you’ll need to learn an entirely new platform.

Sell your iPod Touch and buy an Android or Windows phone. This would make sense if you didn’t like the iOS experience, but clearly you do.

My basic feeling is that if you like iOS already, moving to the iPhone will give you the most pleasure and satisfaction. Whether you choose to keep your Touch as a backup/music player comes down to whether you can afford the new device outright. You’re already used to carrying two devices, so that won’t come as a shock. I think Android and Windows Phone 7 have plenty to recommend them, but I’m not sure that change for change’s sake would make sense in your case.

That’s my take, but there’s definitely other ways of looking at it. Additional insights from readers are, as always, welcome in the comments.

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VooMote One converts iPhone into a personalized remote

 

One IR emitter! only one IR emitter costing a few cents could have been added to the current crop of smart phones. in our family we all have our smart phones with us all the time. it makes sense to let them function as a universal remote as well.

I wonder if it is possible to build an IR emitter with some circuitry that allows audio signals to power and control the emitter. If so it should be possible to build a tiny 3.5mm plug that fits in the phones audio jack with only a small IR emitter protruding.

Having to put an entire sleeve around your phone makes the whole idea silly in my view. the L5 remote makes a lot more sense.

comment Paul van Dinther – July 26, 2011 @ 03:07 pm PDT

Yes, now you can run down your ‘I-Phone’ battery by using your ‘I-Phone’ as a remote. What’s cheaper, buying a universal, rechargable batteries or spending $90 bucks to get your ‘I-Phone’s’ battery replaced? I would go with the $10 remote and the $12.99 charger with the two free ‘AA’ batteries! Now I spent $22.99 ( the batteries can be recharged for 1,000 times…that will be a few years) instead of $90 bucks to get my ‘I-Phone’s’ battery replaced.

comment Pks29733steel – July 27, 2011 @ 08:26 am PDT

IR transmitter add-ons were made for Palm Pilots before they had built in IR transmitter/receivers. they combined with software like Omni Remote to control almost any IR controllable devices.

Bluetooth and WiFi have pushed IR out of newer PDAs and phones (Apple’s iPod Touch products are really PDAs, they just don’t call them that) so to get IR function back you have to go back to the design concepts of the late 90’s.

A Palm TX with Omni Remote would do the same job for a lot less money.

comment Gregg Eshelman – July 27, 2011 @ 02:34 pm PDT

Buy Used Or New iPhones and iPhone Accessories at Discount Prices

Used iPhones Helpful Tips when Purchasing a Used iPhone.

If you’ve ever wondered where to purchase a used iPhone at a great price, we have the answers. We also have many important tips that will help you from getting taken advantage of when buying your used iPhone.

There are several questions you must answer before you buy your used iPhone. The first, is how much should I pay for a used iPhone? there is no better reference for how much you should pay for your used iPhone than ebay’s completed item section, located on the left hand side of their page. You can sort, used iPhone prices, from lowest to highest.

The first question to ask the seller is.does the used iPhone have any kind of water damage? The iPhone has a moisture detector. This moisture indicator was put in place to keep people honest. One of the number one reasons cell phones get damaged is water damage, and the manufactures know this This can be checked by having the seller look under the battery. there should be a small white dot that can be seen. if the dot is red, tampered with or missing, don’t purchase the used iPhone. if the dot is any other color than white, the seller has selectively forgotten that their used iPhone decided to take a swim. other important questions to ask the seller are..why is he or she selling their iPhone? does the used iPhone has any scratches, damage or has the iPhone have ever been dropped? Inquire if the used iPhone is still under warrantee and if so, for how much longer.

You would think the price you pay for your used iPhone would be the most important factor, but it’s NOT The most important thing to watch for is that your used iPhone has a clear ESN (electronic serial number) and that it hasn’t been reported stolen or put on a blacklist, not to be confused with blacklisting or blacklisted a feature used to block unwanted cell phone calls. if the used iPhone is on the blacklist, you won’t be able to activate it.

Make sure to ask if the used iPhone is locked or unlocked. if you want to buy a used iPhone on ebay, it’s important to know whether or not it’s locked or unlocked. Before placing a bid, ask the seller if it’s a locked or unlocked iPhone. if the seller says Unlocked, that means the iPhone can be used on any GSM network. if you ask the seller and he says Locked, that means the used iPhone can only be used with that particular carrier, or network that the seller mentions.

Last, try to arrange some type of return policy, in the event you get the used iPhone and it’s defective or is not as described, and of course only purchase your used iPhone from a seller that has at least a 3 or better feedback rating.

You will find many other tips regarding purchasing the perfect used iPhone at the link we provided below at UsediPhones.net. We hope this information has been helpful.

Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset Review

Apple’s first foray into Bluetooth headsets has hit the market, making barely a plink in the ocean of iPhone news so far. I unboxed and tested the discreet little black stick-bud: it still makes me look like a douchebag (all Bluetooth headsets do), but it works well and comes with some pretty cool accessories. It’s a significant investment, but if you already dropped $600 plus service fees for an iPhone, chances are you won’t blink at the $129 for the headset. you can’t use it to listen to music, but at you can walk around looking like some wingnut who’s talking to yourself, and it’s the best iPhone-specific headset going so far.

The iPhone Bluetooth Headset’s packaging is very similar to the iPhone’s, and there’s really not much to setting it up. The little black stick measures about 2 by 0.5 by 0.2 inches and weighs practically nothing (0.23 ounces), and its standard earbud is about the same size as the newer version of the white iPod earbuds. at the top of the stick, there’s a barely noticeable button that powers the headset on and off and also answers and ends calls.

The design is so minimalist that there isn’t even a pinhole for the microphone — it’s actually hidden behind the 4-pin connector at the bottom. The headset also lacks an earclip for stability, and although the earbud has a rubber ring around the outer edge (plus foam earpads are included in the box), I think a lot of people will have difficulty getting a secure fit.

Most people complaint about stock earbuds because they fall out of your ears too easily. That’s why I’m surprised Apple went with this design, despite that the device is impressively small and light, though cannibalizing their existing earbud technology probably helped keep costs down (and profit margins high).

I usually do okay with earbuds; with the iPhone Headset, I was able to shake my head around without it falling out, but only if I put it in my right ear. I let a few other people try it out, and only one out of the five people had the same experience I did.

The awesomest part of the headset is the accessories: In the box, you get an iPhone dock that has a separate slot for the headset, which faces backwards in the dock. you also get a travel adapter, which is basically a regular iPod/iPhone cable but with a small slot on top of the part that goes into your iPhone for the headset. (There’s no AC adapter in the box, but one comes with the iPhone.)

One of the nicest touches Apple put on this thing is that the iPhone’s screen displays the charge level of both itself and the headset while they’re in the dock.

Pairing the headset with the iPhone is a no-brainer: when you dock them both at the same time, they do it automatically. you can go into the general settings menu and unpair them if you need to.

Setting the headset up with another phone — a Motorola RAZR Maxx Ve in my case — is a little trickier. Initially, it took me a couple of tries to get the RAZR to see the headset, but eventually it paired and connected easily; reconnecting was consistently reliable. The LED (green, red, or amber, depending on connection status) is discreetly hidden underneath the skin of the headset, so when it’s off, you don’t even know it’s there.

For voice, the quality of the earbud is fine, though I’m not thrilled with the iPhone/AT&T’s call quality in general. In my test calls, both the mic and the earpiece were clearer than the iPhone itself, and the mic didn’t pick up too much surrounding noise on a busy Brooklyn street. I also found the single button on top easy and comfortable to press when sending or ending a call.

Since the headset works via the Bluetooth 1.5 profile, it doesn’t do music. If you’re just looking for handsfree calling, this is a solid buy even at the “Apple premium” thanks to a smart accessory bundle and a tightness with the iPhone itself. Non-iPhone owners can get a lot out of it too, but you wouldn’t quite be getting your money’s worth out of the accessories.

iPhone 4 Cases for Every Lifestyle

If you’re hooked on the iPhone 4 like we are, you’ll want to protect your phone in style. These days, phones are not just for socializing; they are an integral part of our family lives, work lives, and school lives. That’s why you’ll want to choose your iPhone 4 cases to fit your lifestyle. The good news is that there’s a phone case for everyone, regardless of whether you’re a fashionista who matches your phone with every outfit or the rugged type who needs a bit more protection to keep your phone safe. Here are some considerations to think about when you’re shopping for a case according to your personality.

The iPhone 4 Case for Fashionistas

If you like to make a fashion statement with your phone, consider the stylish DuoShell case. This case will add a touch of sophistication to your phone and is available in a variety of colors; one even glows in the dark The benefit to owning one or more of these cases is that you’ll get the combination of fashion and functionality. The phone is designed to offer the protection you need while showcasing your phone in a fun, fashionable case.

You may also love the ultra-thin MicroShell. It’s less than 1mm in thickness, is lightweight, and offers the side and back protection your phone needs to protect it from scratches.

iPhone 4 Cases for Weekend Warriors

You’re tough – and proud of it. however, your phone may take a beating while you’re roughing it on the weekends. regardless of whether you’re biking, hiking, or sweating in the gym, you’ll need more than just an iPhone 4 case; you’ll need a protective cover that can endure sweat, motion, and the occasional collision.

Weekend warriors and everyday sports fanatics can benefit from the SportShell Convertible case. The shell is only 2mm thick and is lightweight. The selling benefit to buying this case for your phone is the rotating back piece that attaches to an armband (included), belt, purse, bag, or strap.

If you like to work out but still want to keep your iPhone 4 at arm’s length, you may prefer the Eco-Runner for phone. The armband is secure and stretchable, and it is made of Eco-Prene – which is constructed of sponge-like limestone. it feels like neoprene but is environmentally friendly because it does not contain high levels of PVC or petroleum. It’s a great choice for weekend warriors who are concerned about the environment.

iPhone 4 Cases for Career Men and Women

Where would we be without our portable phones? Today’s business men and women talk and text to clients, so they need a case that is durable but work-friendly. while there are a variety of cases from which to choose, here are a couple of popular favorites.

One is the C.E.O. Premier iPhone 4 case. This elegant leather case is the perfect combination of functionality and style for professional men and women. it contains a slim leather built-in belt clip but can be easily carried in a purse, pocket, or briefcase.

The C.E.O. Flip-Vue case is another great choice for professionals. This leather flip-top holster is slim, functional, and protects your iPhone 4 during your busy day. if you want to travel lightly, this phone has a lid that doubles as a storage pocket so you can store your credit card or debit card right inside the case. when you’re on the run during your work day, this leather case offers everything you need to carry your phone in a professional-looking holster.

If you’re looking at iPhone 4 cases, consider buying one that fits your lifestyle. From funky to functional – from cool to elegant – there’s a case for everyone. The hardest part is choosing which one to buy.

Nintendo To Make Games For iPhone?, Intel Bets Against Tablets, QR Codes Scanned By 14 Million In June

QR Codes used By 14 Million In June Alone While different augmented reality technologies are gaining ground, All things Digital on Thursday reported that in June 2011 alone, some 6% of U.S. phone owners, or a whopping 14 million people, used their mobile devices to scan a QR code. 

Nintendo Games on iPhones? Nintendo has famously said it’ll defend its gaming market by only developing software for its own hardware, but now its investors are pressuring Nintendo to build games for the iPhone. the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and App Store’s explosion in new games has already helped cap the launch success of the 3DS. and in order to secure revenues, Nintendo’s investors are saying the firm should diversify. –KE

HTC buys some Beats. HTC is already battling for smartphone maker market share, mostly with Samsung in the Android market, so now it’s spending $300 million in a strategic deal with Beats Electronics, buying a majority stake so it can put the tech behind the Beats By Dre headphones in its smartphones. It’s all about improving the sound coming from mobile phones, which are replacing MP3 players, and also about grabbing some street cred. –KE

Intel’s $300 Million Anti-Tablet Gamble. Sour grape-sounding words from Acer’s founder aside, tens of millions of iPad sales signal a move away from the laptop and desktop market Intel dominates to a mobile landscape that’s largely powered by ARM silicon. so Intel is forking over $300 million to create the Ultrabook Fund. this cash pile will improve better UIs, better battery life, and slim tech to power its answer to tablets–the ultralight laptop. which is basically the MacBook Air, cloned. the tech could power, via Intel CPUs, some tablets too. –KE

–Updated 04:00 a.m. EST

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Contour Connect View: Bluetooth Smartphone App

Are you sure that you have heard of Contour Connect View? If not, it is likely that you could be missing out on quite a major break-through in recent history. The benefits on offer are quite revolutionary.

We are glad that you want to check out all the ways that Contour Connect View can help you in your day to day life. We hope you find all the information you need to help you make the right decision.

Read on for in depth information, and join millions of people that have discovered the secret!

Contour Connect View – A Bluetooth Smartphone App For LCD Preview and Control On the Contour GPS

By Ayce Berg

An LCD Preview system For the Contour GPS

While the Contour GPS cameras are best for outdoor adventure what’s been missing for a while is a necessary LCD viewfinder. while many other helmet cameras have the identical problem, Contour went about dealing with it in a completely new way. they have unveiled the Contour Connect View Bluetooth card with mobile app package allowing clients the ability to peek and frame their videos wirelessly from their iPhone, iTouch or Android mobile devices.

The Contour GPS helmet camera is on the list of most innovative POV cams among action sports videographers. its durable enclosure mounts onto the side of cars, motorcycles or any kind of sports equipment and records pristine 720p and 1080p HD video. The GPS functionality in this version gives you acquisition of altitude, position and velocity data that can be played back along with your video footage.

What is the Contour Connect View?

The Contour Connect View hardware software kit is comprised of two parts. first part features a tiny Bluetooth card which fits into a slit beside the battery of the Contour GPS. The second component is a free iPhone app that is downloaded from iTunes for iPhone and iPod Touch (soon Android and others). with both pieces installed, your iPhone screen will display precisely what the camera is seeing for completely foolproof scene composition. All camcorder configuration settings can also be changed using the free software package.

Benefits of The Bluetooth Software

The Contour Connect View effortlessly fixes the flaws of rival helmet camera LCD products. Simply, the other cameras have tiny LCDs of 2 inches or smaller and is usually fastened to the camcorder so accurate alignment and previewing your images is laborious because of the awkward location. Connect View allows you to observe precisely what’s occurring in front of the camcorder. On top of that preview, the Connect View lets you alter your camera’s various functions swiping the easy to navigate menus in the wireless app as opposed to other LCD models that use cryptic codes and key pushes or difficult menu controls.

Installing and Using the Contour Connect View

Installing the Contour Connect View is easy. After installing the app to your phone, go to Contour.com and upgrade your firmware on your Contour GPS. Install the Connect View card into your Contour GPS. The Connect View card slot is located to the left of the battery slot and has a “filler” spacer. Remove the spacer and insert the Bluetooth card with the Contour logo facing the battery cavity. Turn the camera on. On your iPhone or iTouch go to Settings,General, Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on. On your Contour GPS hold down the Bluetooth button for 5 seconds. It is located on the front of the record button. This will make the LED in the front of the camera flash blue. Contour GPS will show up on the phone menu. Select that device. You should new be able to open your Contour App and it will default to the viewing screen. The Live View screen accurately shows the image and field of view that you will capture although it will be rendered in a lower resolution at 4 frames per second.

Benefits of The Contour Connect View

The Contour GPS Connect View is a exceptional fix to a regular drawback with action cameras. how can you compose and set up your scene with an easy to see LCD preview display? By employing your regular iPhone’s high definition screen and Bluetooth you take advantage of the largest and widest viewing angle LCD available for a helmet camera. being cordless and not attached to the camera, frame adjustments and changing your picture is far easier than every other helmet camera. Include the feature to fine-tune your functions at a distance from your camera and the inexpensive price of MSR $30 makes this product a great cost to benefit and a crucial accessory for any owner of the Contour GPS.

With the introduction of the new Contour Connect View micro Bluetooth chip and iPhone (soon for Android) app combo, Contour has most likely the finest LCD preview product of all helmet cam that you can purchase. The clever use of your phone’s large high resolution display and fine-tuning your video camera wirelessly make this the most user friendly display. Add a surprisingly low selling price and any of us can see this being ordered with every Contour GPS camera.

Ayce works for a helmet cameras company pointofviewcameras.com who are one of the first retailers to carry the contour connect view. they specialize in brand name helmet cameras like Gopro, Contour, Liquid Image, Vio, Drift Innovation and others.

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As you can see from all the benefits above, and many others that are not even mentioned here, this remarkable thing is able to offer lots of features and benefits that will help in day to day life.

There has been an increasing number of people all over the world that have already discovered how your Contour Connect View allows your iPhone or iPod touch to become a wireless viewfinder, and if you are not part of that crowd yet, then you are missing a great thing.

Why not discover all the incredible benefits before it is too late!

On Call: What we’d really lose in an AT&T-T-Mobile merger

On Call runs every two weeks, alternating between answering reader questions and discussing hot topics in the cell phone world.

Those all are valid points, but I’m more worried about something that hasn’t received a lot of attention. If this merger goes through, I fear that T-Mobile’s gutsy approach to expanding its smartphone lineup will be killed by AT&T’s stodgier culture. indeed, over the last year, T-Mobile has greatly outshone its potential partner in both the range and quality of such handsets. AT&T produced slightly more smartphones during that period (21 versus 19), but T-Mobile has taken more risks and its lineup has earned a higher average score from CNET editors (7.7 versus 7.2). I don’t really know where the carrier gets its aggressive spirit, but customers will lose if it disappears.

Better phonesJust consider that in the four months since the merger was announced, T-Mobile has continued to pump out one worthy smartphone after another. not only did we see two CNET Editors’ Choice winners with the LG G2x and the HTC Sensation 4G, but also we had the shutterbug-friendly MyTouch 4G Slide 4G, the wallet-friendly Samsung Exhibit 4G, and the Sidekick 4G, which brought the Sidekick family back to life. That’s lot of handset power in a short time.

Yet, if we go back further to last August, we find even more examples. there were the Galaxy S 4G, Dell Venue Pro, Samsung Nexus S, Motorola Defy, BlackBerry Bold 9780, and MyTouch 4G. Of course, none of these devices was perfect–and the T-Mobile Comet failed to win us over–but all scored well in their CNET reviews and most offered access to T-Mobile’s speedy HSPA+ network. And keep in mind that it took AT&T a lot longer to offer any HSPA+ access of its own.

What’s more, most of these T-Mobile phones had a unique element, even if it was small. One brought stockAndroid, one offered quality Dell hardware to a major carrier (I don’t count AT&T’s awful Dell Aero), and one packed smartphone features in a durable design. In comparison, AT&T has relied too much on theiPhone to hold up its smartphone family. Granted, Apple’s device has brought the carrier unparalleled success, but that’s come at the expense of other smartphone operating systems. outside of the Motorola Atrix and AT&T’s slightly better record withWindows Phone 7 devices (we prefer the Samsung Focus), the carrier didn’t blow us away during the same period. on the upside, it had the HTC HD7S (a close relative of T-Mobile’s HD7), the HTC Inspire 4G, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 (RIM’s first handset with OS 6), and the Samsung Infuse, but it also saddled us with the Motorola Flipout, HP Veer, and Sony Ericsson Vivaz.

Related links • AT&T and T-Mobile: good for whom? • Despite looming buyout, T-Mobile powers on • What does AT&T’s T-Mobile merger mean to you? (FAQ) • on Call: GLAAD backtracks on AT&T-T-Mobile merger support

Not always the caseIt’s interesting, though, that T-Mobile hasn’t always taken such risks. quite the contrary, actually. for much of the carrier’s early life, its device lineup was decidedly unimpressive and it took a long time to deploy 3G. sure, it had its unique Sidekick series and a fair selection of BlackBerry and Windows Mobile smartphones, but most of its handsets were functional and relatively unremarkable. But then, as the iPhone blew into AT&T, T-Mobile responded with alternatives. It introduced the first Android phone just over a year later, and after a selection of duds (hello, Samsung Behold II), it showed its carrier rivals exactly what Android could do. AT&T, meanwhile, waited until March 2010 to jump on the Android train with the awkward Motorola Backflip. The carrier was late to Google’s OS and it still shows.

T-Mobile also had a leading role in making HTC a handset player in the United States. Its earliest HTC handsets like the MDA and SDA would be beyond clunky by today’s standards, but they offered something new when they debuted in 2006. Cingular also dabbled in HTC at the time with the 2125 and related handsets, but T-Mobile grabbed HTC and ran with it. The carrier offered a Motorola Q alternative that same year with the Dash and quickly followed with the Wing, Shadow, Dash 3G, and eventually the G1. If T-Mobile hadn’t invested in HTC so heavily, perhaps another carrier would have. But I suspect that we’d be missing out on some excellent devices today.

Keep it comingI’m not saying AT&T has a poor smartphone lineup. In fact, the carrier offers a lot to like. But when compared with T-Mobile, its lineup over the last year is less innovative, offers less choice, and is, frankly, much safer. yes, it has the iPhone, but Apple’s device is just one handset in a crowded field. It doesn’t automatically trump every other smartphone on the market and there are many people who won’t even consider it. for those people and everyone else, T-Mobile is doing a better job. I don’t know where T-Mobile gets its focus, but it’s made the carrier a smartphone leader. And if the merger goes through, I’m concerned we’ll see its position disappear.

iPhone, BlackBerry users can make VoIP calls over 3G

With its newest software, Agito lets a cell phone user place a voice call as a VoIP data connection, over a 3G cellular network. The cost of cellular calls, especially those with international roaming charges, can be cut by as much as 80% in some cases, according to company officials.

Agito’s focus is now less on a grand scheme for unifying all enterprise communications and more on managing and reducing cell phone costs. Cost control was the No.1 problem that enterprise users repeatedly and insistently harped on, according to Pejman Roshan, Agito’s co-founder and vice president of marketing. “They were fixated on that one key problem,” he says.

Do you have any idea how much money you’re wasting on international wireless services? 

The new release, Version 4.0, of Agito RoamAnywhere Mobility Router, and its corresponding handset clients, was designed to fix that fixation. The new code supports enterprise VoIP calls over 3G cellular networks, an industry first according to Agito executives, by the Apple iPhone and the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone. Agito earlier supported the BlackBerry Tour and BlackBerry Curve, and the 4.0 release also works with the Wi-Fi-only iPod Touch.

“Any enterprise with people traveling [with cell phones] can take advantage of this,” says Paul DeBeasi, vice president and Research Director for Network and Telecom Strategies at Gartner. “They’re the first to support enterprise-class voice over a 3G network. This takes Agito out of the fixed-mobile convergence [FMC] niche and now they’re solving a business problem for all mobile phone users. They’re saving money in a way that’s much more broadly applicable” to corporate users.

Agito’s original client and server software lets enterprises corral Wi-Fi-enabled cell phones and link them with corporate PBXs. much of the focus for Agito, and for rivals like DiVitas and Varaha has been on convincing enterprises of the value of shifting voice calls seamlessly between cellular and enterprise Wi-Fi networks, as part of the long- and heavily-hyped move toward “unified communications.” In effect, the cell phone becomes an extension on the corporate telephone network, gains PBX-based features such as call-forwarding and extension dialing, and offloads some voice calls from the cellular voice plan to an IP-based enterprise network. DiVitas extended PBX features to iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry handsets last fall. 

The problem: the enterprise embrace of unified communication is glacially slow, and companies are finding the promised benefits and savings illusory. Faced with that, and with weak U.S. growth for the Nokia/Symbian and Microsoft Windows Mobile devices that it first concentrated on, Agito refocused in mid-2009. The new goal: “building stuff for the phone people wanted to buy,” Roshan says.

As of October, there were nearly 15 million BlackBerry users in the United States, with iPhone and iPod touch users coming in a distant second with almost 9 million, for the first time surpassing the number of Windows Mobile users. last fall, Agito released its client code for BlackBerry devices, enabling them to use Wi-Fi for VoIP calls.

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