True there are so many apps for basically every single move we make but 1 issue I have is that Apps are basically branded. If you consider the Apple Apps they are totally different and non apple users cannot use it. So I feel they should have some common apps which supports every mobile OS platform. That will encourage the users in a big way
David, I think free apps will go the way of shareware on computers, circa 2000.
One reason is that while many apps are downloaded, relatively few are used and people will look to reduce the clutter on their screens. Another, simply, is what you said. At some point, free becomes a tough model to sustain :-)
I think free apps will more likely be the domain of interfaces that allow users to interact with companies or organizations--banking, commerce, and enterprise uses.
In other industries when you see companies making product x that is a sign that consumers want product x. It may be assign that your company could benefit by making a competitor to product x.
But apps are unique as so many are free or suddenly change to become free.unless you are way way better, it's hard to compete with free!
I was wondering that as well. Is the usefulness of "new" apps growing to a close, when modifications of existing ones or "catalogs" might prove much savings in time and money devoted to starting from scratch. And how much effort is put into finding what the app user wants and needs to begin with.
Yes indeed, Usman. I just think it might be a big job, with little profit to show. But a universal app directory web-site, maybe ad-supported, would be very useful.
It is not necessary that the app vendors themselves document the apps. A third party can perform this job. The real problem is documenting the features these apps offer. U dont get to know what the app is offering until u install and use it. Going through thousands of these is more like, lets say "Donkey Work".
It's not only the fashlight apps. Try to visit any mobile appstore you will find many more like this. Often are those who try to copy the app which actually got attention from users, trying to use the same concept to gain popularity.
I view the challenge very differently. The vast majority of apps being built by those not strictly in the business of building apps are less than adequate for public consumption.
I am currently researching an article where apps similar to what is referred to here, and they are woefully screwed up. Supposed SSL connections that aren't being the focus of this research. Ever wonder why there is no indication of a secure link -- such as lock versus unlocked icon?
I think the abundance of flashlight apps has a lot to do with developer excitement. To me, it seems a whole lot of developers had the same idea and decided to get coding.
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