A Theory On Why Only 13 Countries Have Access To Paid Apps In The Android Market
I recently shared on Google Reader, an item John Gruber had posted. He asked the question: Is Google Discouraging Paid Android Apps? The cynical view: Google prefers free Android apps over paid ones, because free apps try to make money through ads, and Google serves nearly all the in-app ads for Android apps. Which, of [...]
The Travesty That Is The HTC Sense Lock Screen
I can’t believe Apple is suing them for this. It’s really not worth it. The item in question here is HTCs Sense-branded lock screen for their Android devices such as HTC Desire and HTC Legend: The lock-screen is activated every time you put the device to sleep by clicking the power button. The next time [...]
Sayonara, iPhone: Why I’m Switching to Android
In which Fake Steve Jobs likens Steve Jobs to Howard Hughes: Steve Jobs has created his own precious little walled garden. He’s looking more and more like Howard Hughes, holed up in his penthouse, making sure he doesn’t come in contact with any germs.
Countering The App-Based Web
Far too little do I visit websites, these days. I mostly stay within the comfortable uniform walls of Google Reader, clicking j or k to navigate from one item to the next, in a carefully mixed personal newsstream. Which means webdesign is usually lost on me. Not only that, but with very few exceptions, I [...]
From iPhone to Android
From iPhone to Android is a very balanced take on the Android experience as seen from a long time iPhone user. One thing this user gets, is the pro (in transferring music) and con (in requireing a PC or Mac) that iTunes represents: One thing I’ve never understood about the iPhone and iPad is its [...]
Quick Thoughts On Android 2.1 For Motorola Milestone
Yesterday, I managed to manually update my phone to Motorolas Android 2.1 version. Here are some notes on the end result: The Live Wallpapers are useless (and, by the way, doesn’t include the pyramid-like Nexus One wallpaper) There are 5 homescreens by default, but is configurable up to 9 The 3D app launcher see on [...]
Boxee For Android
Boxee is a video playback OS that you can install on a nettop below your TV. It may be getting an Android app: The red-hot iPad and iPhone makes it obvious that Boxee’s top priority is to get on the iPhone OS ASAP. However, Boxee showing consideration towards a new hire with Android experience shows [...]