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    Android Marketplace Now Has 5,000 Apps, Direct-to-Bill for Apps Coming

    Reports: Google Pulling Tethering Apps From Android Marketplace

    Android Dev Phone 1.1 Fixes Key Problems

    Unlocked Developer G1 Banned From Accessing Paid Apps

    'I Am Richer' App Pops Up in Android Marketplace for $200

    Paid Apps Appearing In Android Market

    Android Market Policy Details: You Can Return Apps

    Google Sets Price Cap for Paid Android Apps

    Paid Android Apps Live: Better Apps Are Coming Soon

    BlackBerry Storefront App Store Now Accepting Submissions
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    Image of Dayv Dayv
    03/31/09

    In reply to Reports: Google Pulling Tethering Apps From Android Marketplace
    As an iphone owner, I can't help but feel a little schadenfreude over this after all the crowing by G1 owners.
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    03/31/09

    @dayv: Oh, there's nothing shameful about this joy :P
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    Image of strider_mt2k strider_mt2k
    03/31/09

    @dayv: Don't feel bad when people endlessly crow about stuff and then have it thrown in their face.


    It's Karma.

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    Image of nightryder21 nightryder21
    03/31/09

    In reply to Reports: Google Pulling Tethering Apps From Android Marketplace
    but but Android is the open source savior where we can install anything we please. HA. Seems like WM is the "most open" of all the Mobile OS.
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    Image of strider_mt2k strider_mt2k
    03/31/09

    @nightryder21: People scoff, but it's really seems to be true based on my experience.


    So far all I've had to do is think up a task for my Winmo phone, look up the application and install it.


    Aside from my GPS being locked down it's actually pretty damn COOL!

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    Image of strider_mt2k strider_mt2k
    03/31/09

    In reply to Reports: Google Pulling Tethering Apps From Android Marketplace
    Tethering is a sore spot on most carriers, which sucks because it's the best way to get the most out of the data plan they shoved down your throat in the first place.


    I myself am putting together the stuff I need to tether my i910 Omnia.


    It's incredibly unfair considering WE are the ones PAYING FOR THIS!!!!

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    Image of krnplcd krnplcd
    02/23/09

    In reply to 'I Am Richer' App Pops Up in Android Marketplace for $200
    @least hte I am rich app was creative... the person was able to make money... by other ppl being stupid... this ones just lame...
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    02/23/09

    @krnplcd: Was that even English?
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    Image of gamecrazychris gamecrazychris
    02/23/09

    In reply to 'I Am Richer' App Pops Up in Android Marketplace for $200
    If I had a G1 I'd just pirate it then show off to my friends like I actually paid full price for it.
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    02/23/09

    @gamecrazychris: It's better to show to people who DID pay for it.
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    Image of AKAuser AKAuser
    02/23/09

    In reply to 'I Am Richer' App Pops Up in Android Marketplace for $200
    Android is going to be the "South Park" to Apple's "The Simpsons". They've already done that. You can't possibly think of anything new.
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    Image of ceilingFANBOY ceilingFANBOY
    02/23/09

    @AKAuser: In both cases the former party is even aware that the latter has done everything and there is nothing new to do so they are just content with joking about how they have to copy the latter.
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    Image of Smartypantsdance Smartypantsdance
    02/23/09

    In reply to 'I Am Richer' App Pops Up in Android Marketplace for $200
    Too bad they don't realize I have an application called "I am the richest". It's pretty simple, it works in my brain using common functions, with the main function being common sense. Then, when the common sense part sees applications like this and the price, it quickly makes me drop whatever is displaying the application and run (Amazing right?)


    But that common sense function is some pretty new stuff, people should grab it soon!

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    Image of Hello Mister Walrus Hello Mister Walrus
    02/23/09

    @thatoneguy: So... you have common sense and no one else does?
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    Image of BeautifulAgony BeautifulAgony
    02/23/09

    In reply to 'I Am Richer' App Pops Up in Android Marketplace for $200
    Some dude, somewhere, is buying that thing 5 times.
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    02/20/09

    In reply to Paid Apps Appearing In Android Market
    Once the developer pool grows larger, it'll be interesting to see the percentages of crap vs. useful compared to the iPhone's.
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    Image of TheCrudMan TheCrudMan
    02/17/09

    In reply to Android Market Policy Details: You Can Return Apps
    Half the time turning your phone all the way off and on a few times will make apps that crash work.


    Also, I think allowing people to return apps is a baaaaad idea...I mean, most apps are little fun gimicky things that are fun for a few hours and then aren't again...but I think developers should still be able to make money off that. I think 24 hours is a bit too long, it should honestly be more like 24 minutes: I delete anything not truly worthwhile from the free app bin well within that time, 24 hours is enough time to beat a game, get bored of it, and return it, if you're in that cheapskate mindset, and I don't think that that's fair to developers.


    Unlimited reinstalls, nice.

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    Image of BeautifulAgony BeautifulAgony
    02/17/09

    @TheCrudMan: If the app works a majority of people will keep it, regardless of whether or not it is gimmicky. People buy real-world gimmicky items all the time. Allowing people to return items that don't work or are simply not as functional as adverised is a good way to do business. This is a brilliant move that will encourage people to try new apps And furthermore, knowing that customers can return apps, will encourage developers to make apps that work as advertised.


    The software industry is just about the only business model where customers can't return something that doesn't work. Once it's been opened and installed, customers generally have no recourse (other than identical item replacement, which is pointless in the event it doesn't work properly).

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    Image of TheCrudMan TheCrudMan
    02/17/09

    @BeautifulAgony:

    I have yet to see an app on the app store that actually completely does not work in any way not due to user error. Such as...Sim City, as mentioned above.
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    Image of BeautifulAgony BeautifulAgony
    02/17/09

    @TheCrudMan: That's not entirely the point. I'm sure there are any number of apps that don't completely suit a users' needs, but until purchased, downloaded and installed, and tested, there's no way to really know.


    Unless every app is downloadable and usable for a trial period, then having a retun policy is, in my opinion, 100% necessary. It's just good business policy that respects the customer and gives more options and choice. That's never a bad thing. Apple, on the other hand, is all about minimizing customer choice and arbitrarily limiting what the customer is allowed (or is able) to do. It's pretty much their de facto business model, and always has been.

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    Image of jrghoull jrghoull
    02/16/09

    In reply to Google Sets Price Cap for Paid Android Apps
    my only problem with this is that there can't be any free ones.


    there are people who want to distribute their apps for free be it because they just want to get their name out there, believe that this kind of stuff should be free, or just dont think their app is worth anything.


    having apps for free allow people to get comfortable with downloading, installing, and using apps. Sure they're just programs, but different devices that are primarily used for different things leave people in other mind sets (meaning they dont think of their G1 in the same way they think of their computer)


    In the process of not allowing free ones, people won't be able to experiment with using the apps and therefor will shy away from buying them. I think this decision will cost them some money. Of course, to be honest, so will allowing free ones. Its a gamble, but i think its best to allow free ones since even if they loose a little in the app store, alot more people may wind up buying a G1 since they would hear about all the cool things that you can get for free from the app store.



    so if they allowed at very least SOME of them to be free i think they would be better off. Perhaps i am being overly harsh though...they're just starting out in this stuff, and it may turn out that they will change their minds and allow it.

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    Image of Adrian Covert Adrian Covert
    02/16/09

    @jrghoull: there are already and will still be free apps, chief. these rules only apply to paid apps.
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    01/19/09

    In reply to BlackBerry Storefront App Store Now Accepting Submissions
    But will they sell the Blackberry application that turns you into the POTUS?
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    01/19/09

    In reply to BlackBerry Storefront App Store Now Accepting Submissions

    The Storefront launch is scheduled for a March

    A March....March what? Blast you and your mysterious posts of mystery!

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    Image of Lite: hates Illinois Nazis Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
    01/19/09

    @Kaiser-Machead: A March towards freedom from oppression by the iPhone and Apple. Obviously! It will be a progressive movement designed to inspire revolution among smartphone users. A storm designed to bold grant those swept up before it a pearl of wisdom with bold vision. This March will not be straight, it will curve in order to create as much of an impacts as possible.
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    Image of Lite: hates Illinois Nazis Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
    01/19/09

    @Lite: Would not throw a perfetly good taco at his mother.: Damn, it looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue!
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    Image of combat chuck combat chuck
    01/19/09

    @Lite: Would not throw a perfetly good taco at his mother.: YES WE CAN!
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    Image of Jrsy Devil's Advocate® Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
    01/19/09

    @Kaiser-Machead: A Million App March...
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