Tag Archives: Android

Long Term Effect of Apple’s App Store Policies

Monday, March 18 9:10 am

Kevin Hoctor on software pricing: I think everyone can agree that we won’t survive long as indie developers if we can only charge one or two dollars for our apps. I don’t even think $15 is enough unless you have … Continue reading →

Apple Held To Double Standard Regarding Legacy Devices♣
Thursday, June 21 10:31 am - acslater.com

acSlater: I just know there are a lot of people out there with the iPhone 4 that think all this cool stuff will work on their phone when in actuality it won’t. Apple didn’t really do a good job of … Continue reading →

ZSmart Bluetooth Controller Extension Cord♣
Friday, January 27 8:46 am - zsmartcompany.com

Despite an incredibly crude website, the ZSmart Smart Cord is an interesting idea. Essentially it’s a 3-foot extension cord that plugs into something and then can be turned on and off with a smartphone via Bluetooth. I can’t think of … Continue reading →

Still Too Many Android Devices♣
Monday, January 16 10:07 am - daringfireball.net

John Gruber: What proof is there that a multitude of models is more profitable? There seems to be plenty of proof — in the form of Apple’s financial results — that the opposite is true. With fewer models, combined with … Continue reading →

Long-Time Apple Nerd Reviews the Galaxy Nexus and Experiences Android♣
Tuesday, January 10 9:11 am - shawnblanc.net

Shawn Blanc after using a Galaxy Nexus: Android should be reserved for those who know what they are getting into. If someone I know needs a recommendation for what smart phone to get, I would not recommend Android to them. … Continue reading →

Episode #32: 2012 Predictions

Monday, January 2 8:20 am

We make our predictions for 2012 across sports, movies, video games, tech and TV. Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51) Running Time: About 41 minutes Download: Direct | iTunes Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed Episode Links: Hunger Games – Book series Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter … Continue reading →

Apps Tie Me To The Platform♣
Wednesday, December 7 4:24 pm - nerdgap.com

Brett Kelly: Personally, I own many dozens of iOS apps, several of which are on the more expensive side (relative to most). Disregarding that most of these apps simply aren’t even available on Android, having to buy them all again … Continue reading →

Choosing A Phone Is A Personal Decision♣
Monday, November 14 8:51 am - marco.org

Marco Arment on smartphones: Smartphones have too many subjective criteria, and even the measurable stats don’t always yield a definite answer on what’s better. If you want a huge screen, you’ll get a huge phone, so is a larger screen … Continue reading →

Size of Nexus S vs. iPhone♣
Tuesday, October 25 1:10 pm - daringfireball.net

John Gruber of Daring Fireball sketched a size comparison of the new Samsung Nexus S to the iPhone. After seeing this, I can see why some people think it’s too big. I still would want to carry one around for … Continue reading →

What Four Months With Android Is Like♣
Monday, October 24 10:33 am - dinnerwithandroid.tumblr.com

Ryan Heise from My Dinner With Android switches from iOS to Android for 4 months, then shares: With Android, at least on my Nexus S, nothing feels this good. Everything still feels like an input that is creating a reaction. … Continue reading →