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 Originally Posted by Hobbz
Nah, you're absolutely right in regards about fads. That was just my colorful way to convey the thought with some humor. I see how that analogy can come across as insecurity. It's more of a frustration resulting from constantly seeing other devices which provide solid and useful apps with no substantial progress made on the WebOS platform.
I totally agree that while the hip things may be fun for a short ride, genuinely useful apps are those in for the long-haul. My main point was not a desire for those quickie 'throw-away' apps which are forgotten about after a short time.
Many companies have (what appears to be) good apps for their customers on iOS/Droid but no plans to include WebOS. The list goes well beyond the few examples I described above. That's where I'm hoping HP/Palm gets attention in the developer community.
I like the sheep remark. That seems to be exactly the audience HP intends to target with this thing about Time Warner. It's a flashy thing, easy to go after because it's only one source/developer to make a splash.
It can be something along the lines of a chicken/egg situation. Developers aren't working for WebOS platform because of the low customer base so there aren't very many apps. However, HP will struggle to gain more customers until it has more apps.
It's up to HP to find a way to improve the situation. Hopefully they're not taking the lazy way out by praying that sales of the new gadgets draws developer attention.
well first, thank you for not taking that too personally. By no means was that a stab or a flame or anything directed towards you, or anyone specific.
It was just my observation about trends.
I understand the frustration. But at the same point, HP isn't in this for short term success. HP is large, and they are in this for the long term 3-5 years. So sure we may not get instant gratification, we have to remind ourselves of the root strategy, and in my opinion, the right one.
yes.. as cliche as it is, the Egyptian pyramids weren't built in a day.
we truly don't know what's going on behind the scenes. And we won't know. We shouldn't know. So for any users who are seeking that short term desperate need for apps, then move to another platform. webOS won't be going anywhere, and it takes time to develop and build.
HP knows what they're doing (some people will disagree, but.. that's probably why they aren't in that type of employment position). Good things come to those who wait.
For me, my phone is simply that, a phone. To receive, make and do some extra's. At the end of the day, it's really all I need.
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