Maybe on Android, but on iOS & WP7 apps can't really dig deep into the OS so the top selling apps aren't like that.
Yea, that's what I mean, which helps to show the disparity between top selling apps for different systems.
Maybe on Android, but on iOS & WP7 apps can't really dig deep into the OS so the top selling apps aren't like that.
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/05/17/after-one-month-with-android-i-m-going-back-to-windows-phone/...
Which brings me back to the reason I switched to Windows Phone in the first place - I like the way it looks. I don't need to change it because I don't want to. Yes, there are things about Android that I really enjoy and will miss. (In fact, I'm still trying to find a simple design that will make the phone usable since I'm not ready to give up just yet. The thing is, now that I've seen what I can do, I just can't go back to Sense 4 with a grid of icons and a few widgets.) But the fact that I can customize it so much makes it more of a distraction than an actual tool. I can't believe I'm about to say this, but honestly, I need a tool, not a toy. Android is fun. It's cool. It's open and free. But I don't have time to care about all of that. I need a phone I can pick up and use. Windows Phone is exactly that and it manages to be seductively attractive in the process. It has all the apps I need, it has a fantastic and effective UI, and it has incredibly useful features like live tiles, Local Scout, the ability to pin pretty much any part of an app or the app itself to my Start screen, Microsoft Office integration, Bing Search, and more.
After extensive experience with both Android and Windows Phone, I feel I can honestly say that there are few things (outside of areas influenced by personal preference) that Android does better than Windows Phone. In some areas, perhaps some influenced by my personal preferences, Windows Phone is better.
I still enjoy using Android and I'll probably continue to carry an Android phone due to the nature of my job. However, while the extensive customization options intrigue me, it's just not something that adds to a device's value to a person like me. After an unofficial month-long trial, I'm switching back to Windows Phone. I know the OS is incredibly simple and minimalistic. That doesn't appeal to everyone, but for me, it's perfect.
Is there any way to save the images from the browser?
Oh boy, women can get so crazy when they get in contact with advanced technology.
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/05/17/after-one-month-with-android-i-m-going-back-to-windows-phone/
at least she had good taste.
Only in the WP thread could I see such a tasteless sexist joke.Oh boy, women can get so crazy when they get in contact with advanced technology.
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/05/17/after-one-month-with-android-i-m-going-back-to-windows-phone/
Only in the WP thread could I see such a tasteless sexist joke.
Only in the WP thread could I see such a tasteless sexist joke.
pfft. bankers, what do they know about technology.
Only in the WP thread could I see such a tasteless sexist joke.
no thread about the ITC blocking all moto/droid phones?
no thread about the ITC blocking all moto/droid phones?
That's gotta chap big G's hide. Especially after the hefty sum they parted with in large part to acquire moto's patent portfolio.
It's pretty much just Motorola trying to pretend that Android isn't violating MS patents, everyone else already settled. For everyone that tries to act like MS is just bullying companies, I'd like to see Motorola fight this. But I doubt they will win. It's not like Samsung, HTC, LG, B&N etc. felt like paying up out of the goodness of their hearts.
Wait, you're saying that not only did B&N not "settle" with MS, but MS actually paid them hush money cause they were going to ruin MS' bully strategy by talking about it? That's a take I hadn't heard before.
2. The settlement piece of today’s announcement was buried in the press release. I’m thinking the creation of NewCo was one of the terms of the settlement, though so far, neither company is sharing any details of how their cantankerous patent dispute was tabled. B&N was one of the last companies to hold out from paying Microsoft royalties for publicly unspecified patents which Microsoft is claiming are infringed on by Android. Was today’s creation of NewCo predicated on B&N settling with Microsoft? Does B&N still have to pay Microsoft royalties on every Nook sold as part of the settlement? (Update: The answer to that one is yes, according to a Microsoft spokesperson.)No word on any of these questions so far, andI’m kind of doubtful there will be any more specifics shared about the settlement.
Microsoft is already paying Nokia $1 billion a year to use its software on Lumia smartphones.
The MS store I went into was cool in that it had a nice setup compared to your average electronic store. Similar to say an Apple store obviously. Yet like an Apple store it wasn't as if they really carried anything that I can't already get else where. So it's cool more stores are opening, but it's a mixed bag in terms of how much more useful this will be to people.
I just bought a Samsung Focus Flash. I uploaded a ringtone, but it says it went sent to 'favorites'. I can't find it. Anyone have a clue, or what's the easiest set up to uploading ringtones?
Welp, time to pack it up guys.So the lead designer on the WP team just left MS to join twitter.
NewCo? That's one generic company name.
Welp, time to pack it up guys.
So the lead designer on the WP team just left MS to join twitter.
It's the combination of "New" and "Company", it is prevalent with spin offs in lieu of an actual brand.
But you probably already knew that.
https://twitter.com/mkruzeniski/statuses/203672362909052928So I do a google search because you didn't provide a link and the first result is your post :
He posted that from an iPhone. Dagger. Also, where did you find that he is the lead designer on windows phone?
…not sure who you're looking at. His twitter profile says: "Principal Design Lead on the Windows Phone design team."He posted that from an iPhone. Dagger. Also, where did you find that he is the lead designer on windows phone?
Edit: saw it on his profile, he listed himself as a creative director elsewhere.
Over the last two years I’ve been working on Windows Phone, leading design for the Communication, Productivity, and International experiences on the phone. When we launched Windows Phone, I spent a lot of time helping designers and developers learn how to build Apps for the platform. This past year I helped establish and build the relationship with Nokia. From 2008-2010 I led design for the KIN user experience. From 2004-2008 I was part of Nokia Design’s Insight & Innovation team in Los Angeles. In 2003 I worked on Microsoft’s SPOT project, and in 2000 I was an Industrial Designer at Designafairs in Erlangen, Germany.
…not sure who you're looking at. His twitter profile says: "Principal Design Lead on the Windows Phone design team."
His website:
http://kruzeniski.com/windows-phone/
Yeah, I don't know what you're seeing but I'm going by the latest info on his twitter and website.When you google his name, the first result states he is "a creative director" as the site blurb.
brot will finally get the W8 version of metro on WP like he's always wanted.
If WP8 wont somehow let you customize the homescreen background, will you guys be disappointed?
If WP8 wont somehow let you customize the homescreen background, will you guys be disappointed?
Nah, even those W8 style BG would kinda annoy me. But more options never hurt, I guess.
And if they introduce multi-colored tiles, then I'll rage.
I just want more colors to chose from tile wise.
Whoops, looks like brotkasten won't be replying to any of your posts.