Just in case you read about the latest Net Applications browser market share report and the .09% share that the iPhone got, I wanted to jump in with a reality check as the Apple zealots are making my ass itch with their usual idiocy. I mean, it’s great to hear the iPhone is doing well… mobile Safari is the best mobile browser bar none and shows the true power of the mobile internet - if you think otherwise you’re an idiot (or have never used it).

However, that said, if you believe any of those wonky mobile stats, you’re also an idiot.

(Via Lies, damn lies and mobile browser market share reports.)

Russell is correct. These reports are usually exaggerated if not flat out lying.

That said, we “mac zealots” have been saying the same thing about market share reports for years. After all, every “PC” shipping is not destined for someone’s desk.

That said, Russell points out that there are more browsing enabled phones than computers.

However, one trend I am witnessing first hand with the iPhone and will see more when iPhone competitors hit the markets in 2008, is that people want easy to use devices.

Amy inherited by partners iPhone recently, she is what you would describe as a typical mobile phone user.

She always has a phone with her, uses it as her primary communication device, yet despite my efforts to keep her phone up to date with the latest trends and encouraging her to text, browse and use email on her phones - she never did before the iPhone.

I am still figuring out what changed and from my observations, it is all about the ease of use.

She doesn’t have to dig through menus, learn to appreciate the hack that is T9 predictive typing and most of her web sites just work.

Instead of asking me for the information when we are out, I frequently look to see her texting, surfing and generally using more of her phone’s features than ever before.