DING! The school bell rings. Time for recess at Mobile Industry Elementary.
Tension is high. During the last break, Verizon took a swing at that little Apple boy by pointing out all the things his toys could do that Apple’s toys couldn’t. The hallways erupted with a deafening “Ooooooooh!”; all of the kids began to form a circle around the two. “Fight, fight, fight, fight!” they clamored.
Suddenly, Apple’s dopey friend AT&T dove in. “I CHOOSE YOU, LUKE WILSON!“, he shouted. Luke Wilson appeared from a cloud of smoke, throwing two vagrant punches before succumbing to his greatest weakness; someone said “Wait, who are you?” – and just like that, Luke was gone. The bell rang, and recess was over.
This time, things would be different. Apple was ready to stand on its own. He walked over to Verizon, tapping him on the shoulder. “Fine. You’ve got a fancy flash on your camera, and you can do background processing. Sure, you’ve got a physical keyboard – that’s great. But can you do this?” he said, pulling out his iPhone. He dialed a few numbers, and then spoke into the phone. “Oh, hey – Verizon’s mom? Which movie did you want to see? Where the Wild Things are? Great, one second, let me look up the times.” He pops into the browser, tapping at the keys. “Looks like there’s a show at 8. I’ll pick you up at 7? KISSES.”
All those examples would be great; it’s just too bad that AT&T will drop your call before you’re able to give your buddy all the info.
Wait….who is Luke Wilson?
I’ve had the 3G S since day one (my first iphone.) I haven’t dropped a single call yet. Too bad you’re either misinformed or live in out in the sticks.
I live in the Tri-State area, 5 miles out of Manhattan, and my iPhone drops calls and times out CONSTANTLY. That’s hardly the sticks.
Considering I switched to AT&T just for the iPhone, and everybody else I know is on Verizon so I miss out on in-network calling, I’m really regretting it. Plus Droid looks pretty cool.
Ugh – it’s even more frustrating when I’m with my friend and he’s getting full EVDO and I can’t even keep a phone call going.
AT&T coverage is especially frustrating in metropolitan areas. There’s just not enough bandwidth. I live in Brooklyn and my calls get dropped almost every time (or the audio quality is disaster). Don’t get me started on texting or data transmit speeds…
Yet another -1 here in Brooklyn, NY. Dropped calls all the time! At least once a day.
no, just your calls.
@Patrick I hate to be the one to point this out to you but you’re actually the minority. I’ve had the iPhone (first gen. – EDGE only) since just after it came out and still to this day I get 5 bars of signal strength just 50 feet away from some spots where I have no signal at all. And I live in a major metropolitan area with an at&t tower across the freaking street.
At&t’s EDGE coverage sucks. You can’t get signal inside buidings half the time, when people I know with Verizon have no problems with that at all. There’s also major dead zones where there’s just no signal at all right in the middle of town. That doesn’t happen with Verizon. I’ve had multiple phones from both companies. I’m only on At&t because they are the only ones in the US with the iPhone. The day that ceases to be the case I’m dumping At&t.
It is possible that those of us who don’t have problems with AT&T are in the minority. I’m not a big fan, and when the tower went out around my house I was annoyed. But besides that short period of time, I have had very little trouble with dropped calls. I could be in the minority, or (because we don’t have problems) we could be the silent majority. I’ll let you decide.
+1000000000000
AT&T drops alot of calls (I use a blackberry bold on AT&T btw)
This bout is getting uglier every minute. With apple joining the royal-bout, One should realize that the 2 companies (AT&T apple) are already feeling the need to unite for Verizon is eating them piece by piece. This means money is slipping the pockets of these 2 adversaries of Verizon.
Anyway, the ads of Apple today is a bit better compare to the nauseating commercial of Luke Wilson.
AT&T needs help!: http://bit.ly/att-is-calling-their-big-daddy-apple-for-help
It’s about time Apple hit back at Verizon, never did like Verizon but I love Apple new TV shot.
Why is it about time, Verizon ads were a hit at AT&T, the just compliment the iPhone but destroyed it’s network in the ads.
I just love these ads. Next up: Bust ‘a’ move Verizon
All this is true only if you can have a 3G signal in the first place.
You can’t do voice and data simultaneously on EDGE, which AT&T has the most of.
I can see the Verizon multitaking ad to follow with, for example, someone playing Pandora and surfing the web at the same time.
Wait, so how is the ability to navigate through your smart phone while still remaining on the call a new thing? I’ve been able to do that for at least four years with Windows Mobile…
Or have I been hallucinating those calls…
And by navigating, I mean using data.
That’s a feature of GSM not OS
Ah, the marketing seems to be promoting it as a new feature only showing the iPhone, leading the viewer to believe that it’s the only phone capable of performing this way.
Thought I was going crazy.
Thanks!
“Ah, the marketing seems to be promoting it as a new feature only showing the iPhone, leading the viewer to believe that it’s the only phone capable of performing this way”
Bingo.
iphones suck.. blackberry’s are for the grown and sexy
More like blackberry’s are for 2005.
Browsing web sites on the half-sized BlackBerry non-touchscreen is quite an ordeal. Trackballs are so early 1990’s!
The surest sign that Apple is worried about the Droid is when they run an ad touting a feature that’s not even that important.
Will Verizon run an add about multiple apps and turn by turn navigation?
And pointing out that calling and doing thing simultaneously is woefully limited, just like AT&T’s 3G. Visiting family in CO? You’re probably not going to be able to do all those things. Also, you’re going to be on a super slow network. Or, to be snarky, VZW can simply show someone in NYC constantly dropping calls and what not.
Now that the shit-flinging has begun, there is a lot of stuff that both sides can throw at each other.
They responded to the Verizon ad which insulted AT&T by showing a guy using one mobile for talking & one for browsing.
When my sister and I go and visit my mom, my sister has to go outside to make a call on her iphone because of lack of signal, while I can call anyone with out issue on my verizon phone.
While I hate verizon for most everything, their coverage is top notch. We just transfered our service plan into my name, from my moms, so we could get my government discount and verizon lost all the credits on my phones for upgrades and refuses to find them again. I was going to get a Eris, as I had 100 credit for a new phone, now gone as is the free basic phones for the other 2 phone lines.
All companies suck. I guess it comes down to who sucks the least, which is a debate that will rage on until the end.
I’ve been with AT&T in Utah for over 2 years. While I don’t use the iPhone (HTC TyTn) I can say that being on a call while sending email or a text is really nice. Plus I can tether my phone to my laptop and still receive calls. All major points for AT&T.
That said, when I have been in Las Vegas or California the drop calls are amazingly frequent.
If Verizon can fix this ONE issue then they have AT&T by the throat. I’m thinking that Apple is really excited to be out of an exclusive contract with AT&T in 2010.
Verizon’s next ad should comment on how AT&T charges more for their iPhone data plan, more for text messages, more for minutes plans…. Attack the Apple Tax.
Oh ya…. and if you leave the AT&T 3G network and fall back into their Edge network…… Well kiss that benefit of data and phone at the same time GOODBYE….
Wait, so how is the ability to navigate through your smart phone while still remaining on the call a new thing? I’ve been able to do that for at least four years with Windows Mobile…
Sara
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Yeah, you can do it on Android phones and Symbian phones and all kinds of smart phones. Apple’s making a big deal out of the ability to use the Internet while on the phone, but you can do that on lots of phones, too.
It’s Lying by Telling the Truth Selectively in action. Maybe next Apple will start running ads saying “iPhones have batteries and cases!” Because, my God, who wants to buy phones that have no power and their guts hanging out, like all the other phones?
Not on a Verizon Windows Mobile phone you haven’t. The target of this ad is Verizon, not a particular phone OS.
Huh, I just tried and my Hero can make calls and connect to the internet.
You’re on Sprint’s network, right? First turn off your Wi-Fi, then make a phone call and stay on it, then try browsing the internet. Betcha can’t do it.
yeah, I’ve got an Android that does all the things the Droid advertises and since it’s on T-mo (a GSM network) I can also access simultaneous voice and data…
AT&T has to realize that at this point, most Android phones are already GSM and have the same capability. I understand that big red are the ones marketing what Android can do, but AT&T needs to start looking at the bigger picture, not whats being thrown in their face, but what’s happened while they stayed complacent. just with a software update, my G1 is multi-touch, I’m sure Apple/AT&T would’ve said a new phone was needed (like they have with every “improvement”) and get another $399 out of the same suckers that keep shelling it out.
I connect to my Exchange server. Can your phone do that.
I have a simple program that manages all my music and videos, not only on my computer but on my phone as well. It’s simple, easy to use, and is a single place with loads of content. Can your phone do that?
Yes my DROID does that.
Oh and I also can sync my DROID with iTunes and view all of my content in the media application on my DROID.
What’s that? You can’t listen to Pandora and surf the web? Oh how sad for you.
Is a lie any less of a lie if it happens on the internet.
I can manage 100% of my audio and video media in a mere few touches. Does your phone do that?
If I’m in an airport lounge and want to watch a movie or an old TV episode that I don’t currently own, I can download and watch it in minutes. Does your phone do that?
Directv Superfan, Slingbox? Does your phone have an app for that?
“bbbbbuut the Android is open source”, let me grab my kleenex, or better yet a soft sock.
I can sit in the spa at home and change what the stereo’s playing. Can your phone do that? I’m talking full authority of my Home AV system.
I will say you have a better way to text silly messages using odd acronyms to your bff using your cute little sliding keyboard.
There is nothing, NOTHING the Droid does that the iPhone doesn’t. The iPhone is a must have for someone who travels constantly for business, the Droid is still a toy.
Few points:
1) Droid is open source meaning that there is no App quality control. Like it or not, Apple does it’s best to regulate apps harmful to the network, that could steal your data, or a boatload of porn. If you’re a porn lover, I can understand you taking issue with this point. For porn, go to the Droid.
2) Multi-tasking drains a phone’s will to live. Have fun with that.
3) All competitor phones are still a generation (at least) behind the iPhone.
4) Control of both the hardware and software = great customer experience (hence the high satisfaction rating with the iPhone)
5) When I have used a droid phone it feels like I am working with a beta version.
6) People defend what they own. Matt owns a Droid, he feels compelled to defend it. Doug owns an iPhone, he will defend it. I own a Droid, iPhone and BlackBerry – all for work. I CHOOSE to use the iPhone for personal use. I haven’t found a single compelling reason not to. Hands down the best mobile phone on the market.
7) Apple doesn’t single out Verizon specifically. Why? Because the iPhone will be on Verizon sooner than later. It’s not the device folks. It’s the carrier. I would guess that most people on here slamming Apple/iPhone would actually be quite happy to have one running on Verizon.
Conclusion: The iPhone rocks. AT&T usually doesn’t. When Verizon carries the iPhone in 2010 all us consumers WIN. It will put downward pressure on AT&T’s pricing and provide a great network where the iPhone can thrive. Place your bets whether Apple will be showcasing Verizon’s CEO at the WWDC this summer. Think: New Features that take advantage of the Verizon network.
I can vpn into my network, does your phone do that?
I can manage exchange mailboxes, calendars, contacts, and subfolders, does your phone do that?
I think now you get the point.
I can change my own battery does your phone do that, and everything you mentioned can be done on a three-year-old Winmo phone. Your just an Irobot my friend making excuses because your days are coming to an end. You kill me, there is nothing any different from you, and Buffy in Beverly Hills that doesn’t know shit about phones. BTW the things you mentioned as far as watching TV and downloading stuff in”MERE MINUTES” c’mon. I can make a two-hour long phone call in 97% of the US does your phone do that!!!
The Droid can do all of that. Can you listen to Pandora and surf the web at the same time. Can you customize home screens with widgets and instant dial shortcuts? Can you put an icon on your home screen that gives you turn by turn directions home with a single touch. Can you run google voice over 3g? Can non jailbroken phones play nes, snes and Sega games?
You need an app to know how to get home?
@Doug: When you’re hundreds of miles away from home in the middle of the boonies, you’ll appreciate that app.
Sure, if you want to spend your time on hacks and other garbage that doesn’t work as well as anyone ever says it does. I’ll stick with the iPhone, it works day one out of the box, which gives me lots of spare time to bang Buffy from Beverly Hills while you post tricks and hacks on message boards to figure out how to get your toy to work right.
If that wasn’t a douchey statement, I don’t know what is. Look, rooting Android isn’t rocket science. It’s about as easy as jailbreaking the iPhone (which isn’t saying much). Once you’ve accomplished that, installing VPNC is just a package install away. It even comes with a GUI, so you’ve got nothing to whine about.