The merits of various kinds of "push" email implementation have led to much debate and vociferous comments in the past. As instant email tipped past critical mass, however, people stopped caring and marketing no longer talked about it. However, the truth is that there are fundamental technical differences between the various push email implementations.

Recently, the question of the difference between Windows Mobile and BlackBerry push email came to the fore at one of the online forums that I frequent. In a nutshell, Apple licensed Microsoft's technology when it came to push email; so the iPhone does push email the same way as would a Windows Mobile smartphone. All BlackBerry devices, on the other hand, use RIM's proprietary technology that requires the presence of a Network Operating Center. There are distinct advantages both ways, so feel free to read my response on the difference between Windows Mobile and BlackBerry push email if this is your cup of tea.

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