There are some decent points. But some are dumb.
He says that the OS is a problem and spends most of his time complaining about apps. Apps are not the OS. Geez.
I'd agree that the app ecosystem needs growing. But that is happening right now.
Apps may not be the OS, but these days the apps maketh the OS. And while the WP app ecosystem is growing, the locked down API prevents app developers from filling the gaps left in the OS by Microsoft. For example, there is no way through the API for a developer to change the phone volume or turn wifi on/off (or change any other system setting) programatically. There is no way through the API for a developer to manipulate file downloads such as email attachments.
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OK, do me a favor. Give me the apps that are missing that you absolutely have to have and use a great percentage of the day. Don't give me the well worn list seen here but those that cause you to loose sleep over. I for one can't come up with such an app or apps. Yes there are a couple of areas that I would like to have the capability to do but those I would only use 1% of the day. Are you telling me that you and others use Instagram and Utube hours upon hours per day. If so, you need to go to the OS that offers those capabilities to you now and come back to WP when it has grown to your satisfaction. Not necessarily pointing a finger at you but just speaking to those that dwell on what the OS doesn't have rather than what it does have.
So the app ecosystem can grow as much as it likes, but some fundamental gaps and missing features will persist until Microsoft deigns to gift them to us. And that IS an OS problem.
@aximtreo
Not sure why you're (badly) quoting my post in relation to missing apps - I've actually said that lack of apps IS NOT the problem with WP (and for the record, I don't use Instagram or YouTube).
That notwithstanding, it's only natural for people to focus on what's not in the OS because that's what limits what they can do with the phone. That's what creates barriers to using the phone they way want to.
And you're right - those that need those missing features and functions (whether supplied by the OS or an app) should be moving to other platforms that give those features and functions. That's what I've done. And, sadly for WP in general, that's what a number of others have and are doing. But if you believe that everyone should also just stop complaining about the missing features and functions, then you're doing a disservice to WP, because WP needs to keep as many people as possible that decide to give it a go in the first place. And I believe that's only going to happen if people keep the pressure on to have the missing features and functionality addressed by Microsoft as soon as possible. Sure, particular features or apps might not be important to you, but they may be to others. And WP needs to appeal to as many people as possible if it's going to be developed and capitalise on the potential it has. Otherwise it'll just end up being a footnote in history of smart phone development.
I like how he Is saying that the OS is not updating fast enough.......
Well, Windows phone 8 for all intents and purposes is NEW. The underpinnings are completely new, nothing of the old survived. Sure the face of the OS looks the same as 7.x but the base is new. There was an update for the OS 3 months after release, another due anytime now. Another due a few months from now. and one due Q1 2014. That is 4 releases with new features / updates to the core within a year. Apple generally releases two updates per year, a mid year bug fix, and the feature release in the fall. Android somewhere around the same (although there are many devices that have never seen an update (damn carriers) .
Patience is the key, I realize some have been here since the beginning of 7 but this was a MAJOR overhaul of the OS, which has some stuff that is needing to be worked out to get some of the missing items from the last iteration, and add new features.
Apps may not be the OS, but these days the apps maketh the OS. And while the WP app ecosystem is growing, the locked down API prevents app developers from filling the gaps left in the OS by Microsoft. For example, there is no way through the API for a developer to change the phone volume or turn wifi on/off (or change any other system setting) programatically. There is no way through the API for a developer to manipulate file downloads such as email attachments.
So the app ecosystem can grow as much as it likes, but some fundamental gaps and missing features will persist until Microsoft deigns to gift them to us. And that IS an OS problem.
Apps may not be the OS, but these days the apps maketh the OS. And while the WP app ecosystem is growing, the locked down API prevents app developers from filling the gaps left in the OS by Microsoft. For example, there is no way through the API for a developer to change the phone volume or turn wifi on/off (or change any other system setting) programatically. There is no way through the API for a developer to manipulate file downloads such as email attachments.
So the app ecosystem can grow as much as it likes, but some fundamental gaps and missing features will persist until Microsoft deigns to gift them to us. And that IS an OS problem.
I think I will pass and not give the writer page hits if it is that bad.
I'm searching for the comments in disqus so I can go snark w/out adding to page views. :winktongue:Now, I feel bad for going to the link!!!
Never again, mase123987, I promise......
I'm searching for the comments in disqus so I can go snark w/out adding to page views. :winktongue: