Comments on: The Droid fails AS A PRODUCT when compared to Palm Pre and iPhone

By: memes

memes — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:39:46 +0000

"go and hunt for updates"???

Either ignorance or an outright lie.

Android puts App Updates in the Notification bar. I rely on this with my app, and use it often to update those that i've downloaded

By: memes

memes — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:39:46 +0000

"go and hunt for updates"???

Either ignorance or an outright lie.

Android puts App Updates in the Notification bar. I rely on this with my app, and use it often to update those that i've downloaded

By: robin7855

robin7855 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:17:04 +0000

Keep on dreaming as long as it lasts,
there are few developers that cut down their investments in Android development, not leaving, as they find it difficult to get visibility in the Android market, however the Apple Store sees more developers leaving the platform.
An interesting read for you "Respected developers begin fleeing from App Store platform" (http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2009/11/respe... )
Guess what will happen if Apple ever rejects an game from Gameloft that costed ten of thousands man hours to develop, do you thing they will stay developing not knowing if their investment is even allowed?
In any case Apple itself is proof that you don't need large (game) developer support to survive.

"each service provider will have to stay on top of it on their own."; it's called competition and that's a good thing, it drives inovation and as ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL will broaden market appeal.
"Android is open so they are free to alter their own code as they wish to fit their needs", Beats being dependent on one company (and having to wait 2 years or more for copy-paste, mms or multitasking)
"... And actually, they care more about profits than they do market share, how do you think they are one of the most profitable computer makers in the industry yet only control 9% of the market" Correct, and that's why the iPhone will loose market share just like it did in the PC business.
Here in Spain it's already started the only iPhone provider stopped promoting the iPhone, it's promoting the Pre and Android instead
btw Apple has less than 7.5% of the (global) market

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:02:25 +0000

I am a droid fan and have no intentions of thinking it is an IPHONE killer…what killed the Iphone for ME was the fact tht we were scared of ATT network……this phone is perfect…for US.

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:33:51 +0000

well after 4 years lets see how many apps are available! Give it a little more than 2 weeks my snobby friend

By: rabidcb

rabidcb — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:52:07 +0000

Its already happening. Quality developers are leaving in droves. If you want me to provide more links to what developers are saying, I can. In the end, and I agree with them, Android will be left with simple apps that don't take allot of resources (time, manpower) to make. The high end developers do not want to build 10 versions of their apps. Google has no intention of pushing pushing app development, they get their money from the free apps they provide you. Its sad but true. Just look how the recent update was made, Verizon had to push it out, not Google. So now each service provider will have to stay on top of it on their own. Remember, Android is open so they are free to alter their own code as they wish to fit their needs. Its simple to see, each handset maker must differentiate their phone from the others to make any money. Apple does not care about Android, they are competing with handset makers, period. And actually, they care more about profits than they do market share, how do you think they are one of the most profitable computer makers in the industry yet only control 9% of the market. You Android guys are fighting the wrong battle and thats why it will fail.