What will be the incentive for developing BB10 native apps?
- We are not talking about inhouse custom built apps. If someone is willing to pay, someone will build it. I'm sure if someone offer Microsoft a billion dollar, they will build a Skype app in what ever flavour you want. We are talking about apps that company/developer build to be consume by the masses from BB world.bigglybobblyboo likes this.01-13-14 09:00 PMLike 1
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- They should do some more promotions. That's all I'm waiting for. Before anyone jumps me, I know the developer promotions were a stupid waste of time and money that didn't really help BlackBerry, but hey, I'd be interested in taking advantage of them some more.
If they go back to giving us free devices, $100 cash money for apps that took all of 4 minutes to write, all expenses paid trips to developer conventions and free swag; myself and a lot of other small time developers would go back to developing native apps for them. Only if they actually made that a requirement to qualify for the promotions though.
Otherwise, there really isn't much of a point in writing an actual BlackBerry 10 app. BlackBerry themselves created a situation where the ROI is simply much, much better if you code for Android instead. Why write a BB10 app when the same amount of work could be invested in writing an app that is available on three (Android, Jolla Sailfish and BlackBerry 10) different platforms?CairnsRock likes this.01-13-14 09:15 PMLike 1 - When you say "a lot of users", that isn't enough users for devs to put real effort into developing for and supporting BB10. The sales are abysmal.
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My point is referring to those app developers who have weighed all the factors against developing for BB10 and decided that it was still worth developing for that platform. For those specific developers, they have decided that they can make money developing for the BB10 platform.
My point is that among this user base, no matter how small it is or how small you perceive them to be, there will be a significant portion of them will prefer native apps specifically built for BB10 over ported apps. These users will more likely buy and download those native BB10 apps.
So for these app developers, it would be an incentive for creating BB10 apps, even though they could just port over an Android app.
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01-14-14 12:25 AMLike 0 - ThunderbuckRetired ModeratorAnother point to consider is sheer visibility. If I develop a new Android app, the odds that I'll attract any attention at all are slim, no matter how good the app may be.
BB10 is still a new platform though, and not all of the ground has been staked. It's fairly easy for a decent app to attract attention.
Posted from CB10 running on my awesome Z30Bluenoser63 and DrBoomBotz like this.01-14-14 10:50 AMLike 2 - I buy the native apps only from now on, most of the android app in bbw are crap and doesn't work as well as native one
Posted via CB10Bluenoser63 likes this.01-14-14 02:41 PMLike 1 - A better question would be what would be the incentive for developing any apps for any platform?
Get-rich-quick schemes might not work for app developers | Mobile - CNET News
A couple of quotes:
According to predictions by the research firm, less than 0.01 percent of mobile apps will be considered financially successful by their developers in the next four to five years.According to a study done last year by research firm Canalys, of the more than 1 million apps in Apple's App Store only one-third get more than 1,000 downloads in their first year.
Gartner estimates that by 2017, 94.5 percent of app downloads will be for free apps.Last edited by Bluenoser63; 01-14-14 at 04:28 PM.
bigglybobblyboo likes this.01-14-14 03:59 PMLike 1 - Another point to consider is sheer visibility. If I develop a new Android app, the odds that I'll attract any attention at all are slim, no matter how good the app may be.
BB10 is still a new platform though, and not all of the ground has been staked. It's fairly easy for a decent app to attract attention.
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I'm sure I saw recently as well that BlackBerry users are more likely to download an app?
Could be wrong tho, I'll leave it to the devs here, they'll know better than me...
Posted via CB1001-14-14 04:11 PMLike 0 - My understanding from a couple of articles buried on the Web somewhere was that many devs like BB10 for that very reason, their app actually sees the light of day.
I'm sure I saw recently as well that BlackBerry users are more likely to download an app?
Could be wrong tho, I'll leave it to the devs here, they'll know better than me...
Posted via CB10mikeo007 likes this.01-14-14 04:17 PMLike 1 - My little informal non scientific survey suggests that most Business Apps are made for the iphone and a smaller number for Android. Not very many at all for BlackBerry 10. It is too late in the game to not start off with the missing Android Apps in BBW. Later as BB10 grows and matures in the market place, I think that the native Apps will come.01-14-14 04:56 PMLike 0
- My little informal non scientific survey suggests that most Business Apps are made for the iphone and a smaller number for Android. Not very many at all for BlackBerry 10. It is too late in the game to not start off with the missing Android Apps in BBW. Later as BB10 grows and matures in the market place, I think that the native Apps will come.
Posted via CB1001-14-14 06:14 PMLike 0 - My little informal non scientific survey suggests that most Business Apps are made for the iphone and a smaller number for Android. Not very many at all for BlackBerry 10. It is too late in the game to not start off with the missing Android Apps in BBW. Later as BB10 grows and matures in the market place, I think that the native Apps will come.01-14-14 09:21 PMLike 0
- I did say informal + non scientific ... consulted some listings ( 5 or 6) of what was regarded as a "best business app of 2013" .. and iOS was front and center. Why would we expect anything else. They have tablets and phones. I would say that If you know of some great BB10 business apps , do the devs a favour and give them a shout out.
Here is what Business Insider lists as their Top 50:
50 Best Business Apps - Business Insider
Given that even BB10 has very few users in the USA and that BB is going to by pass the carriers here in an attempt to sell direct to business and regulated end users , I didn't think that my statement that BB10 doesn't seem to have a lot of business apps to be very controversial. At the very least, I do not imagine it a stretch to suggest that android is probably better stocked at this time.01-14-14 10:30 PMLike 0 - I did say informal + non scientific ... consulted some listings ( 5 or 6) of what was regarded as a "best business app of 2013" .. and iOS was front and center. Why would we expect anything else. They have tablets and phones. I would say that If you know of some great BB10 business apps , do the devs a favour and give them a shout out.
Here is what Business Insider lists as their Top 50:
50 Best Business Apps - Business Insider
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Available for Blackberry
Evernote, LinkedIn, Yammer, OpenTable, StubHub, TripIt, Waze, Skype, WebEx, Expensify, Box, ePrint
Built In or supplied by Blackberry (with builtin or Blackberry supplied)
My Secret Folder BB10 OS
Campfire BBM
Google Hangouts BBM
TigerText BBM
Silent Phone BES10
Fantastical Calendar
Bizzabo Calendar/Contacts
Addappt Contacts/HUB
FoxFi Dependant on Carrier
Hootsuite Hub/Contacts
LogMeIn Link (File Access)
CardMunch Linked In/HUB/Contacts
LastPass Password Keeper
Audio Memos Remember
Checkmark Remember
Clear Remember
Remember the Milk Remember
NOTE: To me, this shows that these apps are needed by the other OS's to make up for the lack of business focus.
Alternative apps that do the same thing.
Car Locator
FlightTrack
No alternative or didn't bother to look for a replacement. I bet others could find a replacement. With 10.2.1, most of the android versions would be available.
CloudOn
LectureNotes
Roambi Analytics
AwardWallet
HopStop
Mileage Tracker
Uber
Zipcar
Asana
Google Now
Indeed
TheLadders
Blue Jeans Network
Wi-Fi Finder
Time Recording
Square
Call Blocker
Hotspot Shield
CamScanner
So Blackberry has 31 of the top 50. The fact that 17 of them are either built in or available as a Blackberry app is telling that the other OS's need additional apps to get the same business functionality. That's why there isn't an app, an app isn't needed to accomplish the task, it is already there.01-14-14 11:26 PMLike 4 - Yes and "built in" means the functionality is within the OS and no app is needed to do the same thing. You don't need an app is the OS has the feature. Supplied by Blackberry is a free app that you can download from Blackberry like Password Keeper.01-15-14 10:45 AMLike 0
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For instance, Fantastical isn't included in the list because it's the only calendar app available. It's included because it's the best one available. Just because Blackberry has a calendar app, does not mean that it is in any way comparable to the best calendar app.
Another example? There are a TON of password storing apps, but lastpass was chosen as the best. Just because Blackberry has a password storing app, does not mean that it is equivalent to the best.
Sorry, but your argument holds absolutely no water.ajst222 likes this.01-15-14 11:54 AMLike 1 - 01-15-14 12:02 PMLike 0
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20 essential business apps for iPhone and iPad - Network World01-15-14 12:18 PMLike 0 - There is a huge, glaring oversight in your "list". Namely, the apps on Blackberry that are "similar to" the 50 best business apps are not in fact the same apps, and in some cases don't even come close.
For instance, Fantastical isn't included in the list because it's the only calendar app available. It's included because it's the best one available. Just because Blackberry has a calendar app, does not mean that it is in any way comparable to the best calendar app.
Another example? There are a TON of password storing apps, but lastpass was chosen as the best. Just because Blackberry has a password storing app, does not mean that it is equivalent to the best.
Sorry, but your argument holds absolutely no water.
For instance, what does Fanastical do that the BB10 calendar doesn't? Another example, did they look at Password Keeper? What does LastPass do that Password Keeper does not?
Sorry, but unless you can prove that those apps are better than a BB10 equivalent, then your argument holds no water.01-15-14 02:40 PMLike 0 - Who picked the top 50 apps? Since some of the functionality is built in to Blackberry, it couldn't be selected as an app anyway. Did they even look at the Blackberry apps, or did they just look at iOS and Android and if it happened to be on that platform, they added the information?
For instance, what does Fanastical do that the BB10 calendar doesn't? Another example, did they look at Password Keeper? What does LastPass do that Password Keeper does not?
Sorry, but unless you can prove that those apps are better than a BB10 equivalent, then your argument holds no water.
Sorry. Nice try though.01-15-14 03:29 PMLike 0 - Who picked the top 50 apps? Since some of the functionality is built in to Blackberry, it couldn't be selected as an app anyway. Did they even look at the Blackberry apps, or did they just look at iOS and Android and if it happened to be on that platform, they added the information?
For instance, what does Fanastical do that the BB10 calendar doesn't? Another example, did they look at Password Keeper? What does LastPass do that Password Keeper does not?
Sorry, but unless you can prove that those apps are better than a BB10 equivalent, then your argument holds no water.
You may be correct that the OS may make certain apps redundant but I am not sure it matters when the buying public has accepted the norm that apps are required since OS and Android offer them.01-15-14 03:39 PMLike 0 - You're arguing that a Blackberry has a number of the apps listed on the top business apps list, yet you are saying the apps, while not he same, may perform similar functions. It doesn't matter how you twist it, Blackberry does not have the majority of those apps. The burden of proof is on you to justify your initial statement that the Blackberry apps are equivalent to the apps on the list.
Sorry. Nice try though.01-15-14 03:49 PMLike 0 - Tre LawrenceBetween RealitiesHaving cross-platforms apps is crucial. I learned that the hard way with Password Keeper. Having your data restricted to one platform can be an issue.
Take Evernote for instance. I'm a heavy user. I like that I can use it across platforms. Whatever device I'm on (of the major platforms + web) I can get to my notes.
But there is no way Password Keeper is as functional for me as Ascendo Datavault.
In multiplatform households (and a multiplatform world), cross-platform functionality trumps the stock experience the vast majority of the time, IMHO.01-15-14 03:49 PMLike 0
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