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A few years ago, choosing a Smartphone was based on its brand, design and price. It was not long until people started becoming more conscious of their selection. After Apple’s first release of the iPhone, many phone manufacturers followed with their very own Smartphone. Today, two of the leading Smartphone providers are Android and BlackBerry.  

Android and BlackBerry have presented today’s mobile enthusiasts with Smartphones that are manageable, strong in security and with growing number of applications. They have met functionality and style: fitting the mobile needs of today’s society. Moreover, while BlackBerry may still be a favorite especially among the business sector, the Android is undeniably keeping up.

Android versus BlackBerry

Android and BlackBerry are two of the best Smartphone providers today. Both offer phones with sleek designs, responsive touch controls, and advance messaging options. Among these two, the BlackBerry has a stronger lead in the business sector, with its design fitting more the needs of those from corporate sectors.

While many still prefer the BlackBerry over other Smartphones out on the market, no one can deny the fact that the Android is gaining audiences and it is growing. In the US, the Android’s marketability has grown from 2.8 percent (2009) to 7.1 percent (first quarter of 2010). So what does Android have to offer that makes it appealing even to the BlackBerry lovers?

Messaging Prowess

BlackBerry’s strength lies in messaging—and this has been hard to beat. Thanks to their BES, BlackBerry gives its users IT support that can synchronize into any office network and retrieve files (and do this all even via email). For those shifting to the Android, getting a competitive emailing service can now be met with Google.

Android’s ability to access Google easily gives users emailing and chatting services in a user-friendly environment. For those who enjoyed chatting via BlackBerry, Google also gives Android users Gtalk that has the ability to be signed on and off (a feature that BlackBerry lacks).

Enjoying Apps and Themes

One of the reasons why people purchase Smartphone is because of the applications—a feature Android wins over BlackBerry. At present, Android has around 150,000 applications from their Android Market. Users can also have their money back if they do not like the application they downloaded. All they need to do is have it uninstalled within the first 24 hours of its purchase.

When it comes to themes BlackBerry offers more options for personalizing phones, however, the advantage of Android themes (though few) is the no-icon-configuration and no-redo-of-widgets in jazzing up the phone.

Which Android Version Fits You?

BlackBerry is in command when it comes to the business arena, but compared to the Android, it is not easily geared to other sectors of society. We all love the BlackBerry’s messaging and personalization prowess, but for those who wish to shift phone providers, these can be met easily using the Android. In addition, consumers may select the type of Android phone they want: Stock Android, Sense and Motoblur.

The Stock Android has a straightforward look and feel. Even with fewer widgets, it allows owners to jazz up their phones. Its simplicity is still favored by many especially with the familiarity it delivers since it was first introduced with G1. The HTC Sense interface for the Android is geared to be more user-friendly. The phone’s functionality can easily be accessed from the phone’s home screen with widgets that suit well every user’s needs. The MotoBlur is more geared toward social networking enthusiast. Users can easily get updates from friends on social networking channel’s widgets made accessible via the phone’s home screen.

Final Say

One of the most notable features current Android releases have is the faster processors they possess. It has become more competitive, one that is speedily catching up with BlackBerry. We, of course, cannot deny BlackBerry’s functionality; however, with new applications and more developments, there is no harm in trying out the Android.

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