I'm not sure putting the icon in Desktop Manager is going to solve the problem. Most phone manufacturers seem focused on 'cutting the cord' as it were, and ditching the need for PC software at all. If RIM's heading in the opposite direction then they're in more trouble than I thought.
Last time I checked the App World it was a little sparse to say the least, and the apps that were there werent what I'd call exciting. I'm just not sure they're engaging enough developers like you. When was the last BlackBerry WWDC-equivalent?
New chapter.
Flash failed because it was nothing but annoying for the end user. Buggy, crashy, annoying ads, and battery sucking.
You'll find that most humans couldn't care less about 'open' vs 'closed'. If it works well, and is customer focused, it will generally fly, so long as innovation isn't stifled by a monopolist.
You're right of course, it's just Apple were the first to make it successful. Perhaps because of the 1-click purchasing they licence from Amazon. Perhaps because searching for apps is easier. Perhaps because developing apps is easy. Perhaps because the app is guaranteed to work on the handful of appliances it's designed to run on. Perhaps because of all of these things... I'm not sure.
You make a very good point. The companies hacked of late have done a very good job of painting themselves as a defenceless victim. The press even seems to be somewhat sympathetic toward them.
Sony perhaps got a rougher ride than most, and quite possibly did lose a fair chunk of change, but they're still in business, along with Citi, TJ Maxx etc.
So reading that page it looks like you have to actually request that service. A bit like Apple's personalised set-up. Other retailers offer something similar.
In other words, not like the experience of the person in the original article, who only found out that they'd had a go on his new laptop after he noticed the box seal was broken.
I see your point, fair enough. In 'airplane' mode (which I put my phone into at night) I find it drops just a couple of percent off the battery. I'm happy with that sacrifice if it means avoiding several minutes of boot time I guess.
I don't get why people turn off their phones. They all have a silent mode, or an 'airplane' mode for when you don't want to be disturbed. That's as good as off for me.
Firstly, all the numbers suggest Android handsets sell more - not less - than iOS. This isn't about marketshare though, it's about profit share. At least it is if you have shareholders, and want to generate a stack of cash which fuels further R&D, future products, low component costs etc.
But anyway...
The reality is Apple has a proven business model which is notable by it's aversion to being open. It's unashamedly a closed platform as far as obtaining software is concerned, and yet it has been an incredible success.
It's primary competitor is Android, which is unashamedly open. It has been successful in flooding the market, but has not created anywhere near the profitability for the handset makers.
Unless someone can cite an example of an open iOS-competitor which has been anything like as successful, I'm inclined to believe that it is the closed 'curated' approach of Apple's platform which has in large part led to it's success. Of course it *might* be just as successful if it were open, but that's just speculation. Right now though, the only other example of an open competitor shows that it's categorically not.
Having two thirds of the entire mobile phone industry's profits despite selling just 2 phones would seem to suggest Apple knows what's in its best interests.
Of course that doesnt stop the waves of people willing to offer them free advice on how they should be doing this properly.
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1) What was it like being in Baywatch?
and,
2) Do you ever get mistaken for other actors?
I'm not sure putting the icon in Desktop Manager is going to solve the problem. Most phone manufacturers seem focused on 'cutting the cord' as it were, and ditching the need for PC software at all. If RIM's heading in the opposite direction then they're in more trouble than I thought.
Last time I checked the App World it was a little sparse to say the least, and the apps that were there werent what I'd call exciting. I'm just not sure they're engaging enough developers like you. When was the last BlackBerry WWDC-equivalent?
I think that's part of the reason, sure, but not the only reason.
There's a 'App World' icon on every BlackBerry nowadays - yet despite the popularity of BlackBerry's, RIM's App World hasn't been successful.
New chapter. Flash failed because it was nothing but annoying for the end user. Buggy, crashy, annoying ads, and battery sucking. You'll find that most humans couldn't care less about 'open' vs 'closed'. If it works well, and is customer focused, it will generally fly, so long as innovation isn't stifled by a monopolist.
You're right of course, it's just Apple were the first to make it successful. Perhaps because of the 1-click purchasing they licence from Amazon. Perhaps because searching for apps is easier. Perhaps because developing apps is easy. Perhaps because the app is guaranteed to work on the handful of appliances it's designed to run on. Perhaps because of all of these things... I'm not sure.
I knew it - Tom from MySpace does have a Slashdot account!
It's country's, not countries.
;^)
How do I get this vital security update for my iPhone?
Beavers, pussies and goatses will be just some of the things on offer.
Indeed you are right sir. The game was included in the purchase price, regardless of it being marketed as 'free'.
Fax machines are super easy to use. Pop the sheet in, dial the number and hit the green button. Done.
In that respect fax is far superior to the supposedly superior alternatives.
Makes sense. No ad money in desktop search, so why would an ad broker support such a product?
You make a very good point. The companies hacked of late have done a very good job of painting themselves as a defenceless victim. The press even seems to be somewhat sympathetic toward them.
Sony perhaps got a rougher ride than most, and quite possibly did lose a fair chunk of change, but they're still in business, along with Citi, TJ Maxx etc.
So reading that page it looks like you have to actually request that service. A bit like Apple's personalised set-up. Other retailers offer something similar.
In other words, not like the experience of the person in the original article, who only found out that they'd had a go on his new laptop after he noticed the box seal was broken.
So it's second hand then. And they're marketing it as brand new.
I'd like to see them try to pull that stunt here in the UK.
Hmmm, not familiar with Android myself, so not had much experience of this type of schtuff.
Never had that happen, but how does that relate to this topic?
I see your point, fair enough. In 'airplane' mode (which I put my phone into at night) I find it drops just a couple of percent off the battery. I'm happy with that sacrifice if it means avoiding several minutes of boot time I guess.
I don't know. I tried searching for the answer on Bing but couldn't find it.
I don't get why people turn off their phones. They all have a silent mode, or an 'airplane' mode for when you don't want to be disturbed. That's as good as off for me.
You turn off your phone? Why not just flip the silent switch at night.
Correct; not counting the iPad/iPod touch though for the purpose of this discussion.
Firstly, all the numbers suggest Android handsets sell more - not less - than iOS. This isn't about marketshare though, it's about profit share. At least it is if you have shareholders, and want to generate a stack of cash which fuels further R&D, future products, low component costs etc.
But anyway...
The reality is Apple has a proven business model which is notable by it's aversion to being open. It's unashamedly a closed platform as far as obtaining software is concerned, and yet it has been an incredible success.
It's primary competitor is Android, which is unashamedly open. It has been successful in flooding the market, but has not created anywhere near the profitability for the handset makers.
Unless someone can cite an example of an open iOS-competitor which has been anything like as successful, I'm inclined to believe that it is the closed 'curated' approach of Apple's platform which has in large part led to it's success. Of course it *might* be just as successful if it were open, but that's just speculation. Right now though, the only other example of an open competitor shows that it's categorically not.
Isn't Android open?
Manufacturers selling Android phones don't collectively have two thirds of the profits.
Having two thirds of the entire mobile phone industry's profits despite selling just 2 phones would seem to suggest Apple knows what's in its best interests.
Of course that doesnt stop the waves of people willing to offer them free advice on how they should be doing this properly.