The net is awash with rumours that Apple and RIM are working together on an 'AppleBerry'. No, it's not a new type of juice drink - it could well be a phone that combines the email functionality of the Blackberry with the looks and interface of Apple's iPod.
Apple has been long rumoured to be making a PDA, but that market is now almost dead, thanks to the massive popularity of smartphones. Windows Mobile devices currently account for most new high-end smartphone sales, with Palm still holding a chunk with its Treo range.
The Blackberry, however, is in a niche of its own, thanks to its pioneering 'push' email functionality and the trademark thumboard and scroll wheel. A device with that featureset and Apple's legendary industrial design could well be a massive hit.
So far, nobody has confirmed the rumours - both companies are notoriously secretive. However, the prospect is perhaps enough to keep those due an upgrade on their cellphone waiting for just a little bit, to see if it pans out.
New Blackberry devices use Intel's portable processors, and speculation is that the chip giant pulled its two buddies together for a collaboration.
Of course, the one sticking point to the rumour appears to be the lack of a common purpose between the two companies. Apple is consumer-centric, whilst RIM has been very firm about not diluting its business clientele. Blackberries lack cameras and Bluetooth file sharing, both features RIM has said its business users do not want.
Could you go for such a device? Let us know your speculation over in the forums.
Apple has been long rumoured to be making a PDA, but that market is now almost dead, thanks to the massive popularity of smartphones. Windows Mobile devices currently account for most new high-end smartphone sales, with Palm still holding a chunk with its Treo range.
The Blackberry, however, is in a niche of its own, thanks to its pioneering 'push' email functionality and the trademark thumboard and scroll wheel. A device with that featureset and Apple's legendary industrial design could well be a massive hit.
So far, nobody has confirmed the rumours - both companies are notoriously secretive. However, the prospect is perhaps enough to keep those due an upgrade on their cellphone waiting for just a little bit, to see if it pans out.
New Blackberry devices use Intel's portable processors, and speculation is that the chip giant pulled its two buddies together for a collaboration.
Of course, the one sticking point to the rumour appears to be the lack of a common purpose between the two companies. Apple is consumer-centric, whilst RIM has been very firm about not diluting its business clientele. Blackberries lack cameras and Bluetooth file sharing, both features RIM has said its business users do not want.
Could you go for such a device? Let us know your speculation over in the forums.
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