|
|
|
Android reaches 500 million installs
|
|
The following comments relate to this news article:
article published on 12 September, 2012
Google has announced a new milestone for Android, 500 million installs.
Android Director of Product Development Hugo Barra made the announcement via his Google+ page, and also added that Android is seeing 1.3 million new activations every day.
The numbers are certainly unprecedented, and show why Android is the top mobile OS in the world.
Android is on 52 percent of all smartphones, ... [ read the full article ]
Please read the original article before posting your comments.
|
|
Bozobub
Senior Member
|
15. September 2012 @ 00:22 |
Link to this message
|
Damn, they STILL haven't released ICS for the Thunderbolt? Yeesh.
My problem was with:
Quote:
You can't download BBC program's on the android Iplayer app to watch later - you can only stream. No good for traveling etc.
But you said I can do more on android. What?
which was just silly tripe. In fact, I immediately downloaded a Dr. Who episode directly to my 3vo with BT, - just to amuse myself - as soon as I read that. And "Iplayer app"..? Someone has no idea how Android works at all.
There's nothing particularly wrong with iPhones, if you like 'em, beyond the drastically inflated cost, and they definitely have some good features. Your taste is, of course, your own, and they ARE pretty well-designed, especially from an aesthetic point of view. But claiming iPhones are somehow more capable than the equivalent Android devices is just so much twaddle, nothing more. I guess folks feel the need to justify paying 30-50% more than the equivalent non-Apple device to themselves somehow.
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
|
SeventhSon
Junior Member
|
15. September 2012 @ 07:23 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by Bozobub:
Damn, they STILL haven't released ICS for the Thunderbolt? Yeesh.
My problem was with:
Quote:
You can't download BBC program's on the android Iplayer app to watch later - you can only stream. No good for traveling etc.
But you said I can do more on android. What?
which was just silly tripe. In fact, I immediately downloaded a Dr. Who episode directly to my 3vo with BT, - just to amuse myself - as soon as I read that. And "Iplayer app"..? Someone has no idea how Android works at all.
There's nothing particularly wrong with iPhones, if you like 'em, beyond the drastically inflated cost, and they definitely have some good features. Your taste is, of course, your own, and they ARE pretty well-designed, especially from an aesthetic point of view. But claiming iPhones are somehow more capable than the equivalent Android devices is just so much twaddle, nothing more. I guess folks feel the need to justify paying 30-50% more than the equivalent non-Apple device to themselves somehow.
You can hardly compare using BT to a fully supported, legit app. You won't find every single BBC programme broadcast in the last thirty days on TPB in perfect quality.
But you are missing the point. iOS users know that any new service will support their device from day 1. Android users always come second - BBC, Sky Go, Skype Video, Netflix, Love Film, Spotify, - the pattern is always the same. I'm not sure if we'll ever see MS Office for iPad, but I do know that we will NEVER see it on Android. This Christmas will see a load of toys designed to work with iOS devices. Will they also support Android? Not a chance. It may not be fair, but it is a fact.
If you are not bothered about these issues Android is a good option. It is an option for me because I want my phone to be a phone and not much else. Unless you are interested in piracy or porn, the often repeated statement that you can 'do more' with Android is a myth.
|
|
Bozobub
Senior Member
|
15. September 2012 @ 10:13 |
Link to this message
|
So, in other words, you like to have your hand held by the ghost of Steve Jobs, nothing more =3 . Your definition of "what you can do with it", point of fact, ONLY includes officially "blessed" activities. How unsurprising. Unfortunately for your argument, your statement was that you could do more with an iDevice, which isn't quite the same thing. Furthermore, if you want "your phone to be a phone", WTF are you buying a smartphone for in the 1st place? Make some sense, please.
First, your claim that Android is less capable started this debate.
Second, yes, you CAN do more with Android. All of your examples are only ways to tie yourself to the corporate tit even tighter. Unless you jailbreak an iDevice, you're stuck with what APPLE thinks is best for you, even when it patently isn't. A couple of examples off the cuff:
- iOS doesn't have support for many common audio/video codecs, and they're fantastically difficult to add.
- iOS doesn't support native Flash (only needed rarely, but when you need it, essential, buggy or not).
iDevices lock you lock you exclusively into their version of "how things should be". Want to use your phone to run a desktop OS, or different version of iOS? Forget it. Want to use some other method besides iTunes to transfer data between your iDevice and desktop? No dice. Want to completely avoid the "cloud"? Not gonna happen. Want to emulate another programmable device (such as a Commodore 64 or other legacy desktop)? Piss off. The list is quite long.
I'll reiterate: At the same price point (US $649 for an unlocked iPhone 5!), Android devices are often far more capable than the iDevices. The fact that Apple customers are willing to shell out such a high premium ()again, 30-50%) for their hardware is also a good explanation of why marketers are often so eager to release tie-in applications for iOS first.
Once more, I'll say it: iDevices are not crap. But, just like the Mac, they're also overpriced and underpowered for that price. If the Apple design aesthetic is really that important to you, fine. If your iPhone is the only device that will interface with that "smart" teddy bear, whoopty-doo. But you're not going to be running Linux on it, getting real work done.
Oh, and BTW, MS office is currently believed to be slated for release to both iOS and Android =) . Smack some Google on that.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 15. September 2012 @ 10:17
|
|
SeventhSon
Junior Member
|
15. September 2012 @ 12:43 |
Link to this message
|
I would reply but I'm about to watch Sunderland v Liverpool on my iPad. Have fun with Linux.
|
|
Bozobub
Senior Member
|
15. September 2012 @ 13:10 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by SeventhSon:
I would reply but I'm about to watch Sunderland v Liverpool on my iPad. Have fun with Linux.
And you replied. Have fun with logic =3 .
|
|
h0g1e
Newbie
|
15. September 2012 @ 21:05 |
Link to this message
|
SeventhSon wrote: Quote:
You can hardly compare using BT to a fully supported, legit app. You won't find every single BBC programme broadcast in the last thirty days on TPB in perfect quality.
But you are missing the point. iOS users know that any new service will support their device from day 1. Android users always come second - BBC, Sky Go, Skype Video, Netflix, Love Film, Spotify, - the pattern is always the same. I'm not sure if we'll ever see MS Office for iPad, but I do know that we will NEVER see it on Android. This Christmas will see a load of toys designed to work with iOS devices. Will they also support Android? Not a chance. It may not be fair, but it is a fact.
If you are not bothered about these issues Android is a good option. It is an option for me because I want my phone to be a phone and not much else. Unless you are interested in piracy or porn, the often repeated statement that you can 'do more' with Android is a myth.
Why can't I add multiple attachments to my emails on my iOS device? :( Seems strange that a "more capable" device can't be used for one of the most basic business functions ...
I got fed up with my Apple device not being able to do basic things ... ever tried clicking on a video link from inside an Excel spreadsheet on your iOS?
My conclusion after being an IT professional for the past 10 years and owning both devices?!
iOS = toy
Android = tool
But bring on the Win8 surface tablet :)
|
|
Bozobub
Senior Member
|
15. September 2012 @ 21:20 |
Link to this message
|
|
I'm interested to see if the Surface Pro is all it's cracked up to be, myself.
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
TrinUK
Member
|
17. September 2012 @ 04:14 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by Interestx:
Originally posted by TrinUK:
On an Android handset you can add your own ring tones FREE!!!!!
Apple charge on average 69 to 99p for a "snippet" of a full track.
Real men make their own, regardless of OS.
:¬D
That I agree with. Try telling Apple you want to add your own Reason or Cubase tracks to your handset. LOL
Trin - Making Digital Waves
|
|
