EnterTheVoid Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 I can't decide between the two. Any suggestions? Thinking of buying one of each and write some code for them myself Finally going to buy the Samsung Galaxy S2, it would be really good to try out some custom code/demos on that.
Desi Cartman Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 What ? Have u decided or not ? In the first para u haven't and in the last u have. Please clarify
EnterTheVoid Posted December 8, 2011 Author Posted December 8, 2011 I can't choose one over the other, I think I will just get both
Desi Cartman Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 Did u import some drugs on the way back from asia or what ? U can now afford to buy 2 expensive phones now :ohmy:
EnterTheVoid Posted December 8, 2011 Author Posted December 8, 2011 Let me clarify: I will write/test my IOS software on my IPOD touch and my Android software on my Galaxy S2. Both Operating Systems are quite good IMO, I think I will just have one device that runs each instead of sticking to either the Android or IOS operating systems.
EnterTheVoid Posted December 8, 2011 Author Posted December 8, 2011 LOL Desi. I will just buy the Galaxy S2 outright, that really is an impressive piece of engineering.
Sachinism Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 BTW Android is giving away 10 premium apps for $0.10 every day And they really are premium apps
BERGKAMP Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 Galaxy S2 with the MIUI rom is mobile perfection.
EnterTheVoid Posted December 8, 2011 Author Posted December 8, 2011 Two things: 1. I didn't realize the screen was so big 2. The phone is also really lightweight.
akshayxyz Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 If your ultimate end goal is to publish your app on Apple iTunes / android-marketplace, then overall cost of development & publishing for iOS is much more than that for android. For iOS, you need to pay for SDK, some cost for publishing, and you need a legal OSX (macbook or something) for the development. here is a link to comparing the two, the figure are just indicators, but you get the idea - what all components you will have to pay for. http://gigaom.com/apple/mac-dev-notes-ios-and-android-development-compared/ Do a bit of more googling on relative development costs, as per current rate. Also, for iOS you will need to learn objective-c, unless it is already in your skillset, it will take a bit of learning curve. But, biggest factor in favor of iOS development is - you do not need to worry about 100s of different devices. Also, Mac is more popular development platform among developers. ( though I believe, a good developer can use any tool ). And in case, if you are contemplating developing for both platforms - then it is even more uphill task. Pick one, and get your hands dirty on that. There are few more factors, like % of the sale you have to pay the market place. But that is something you need not worry at the beginning, or if you make it big, and your app is really popular.
EnterTheVoid Posted December 8, 2011 Author Posted December 8, 2011 Akshay, I take it you are in software development. At least, that is my educated guess based on the logic and reasoning you gave, which I completely agree with btw. Ultimately, I want to be really proficient on the technical side of things. I am thinking this method is a way of developing some software skills across a wide range of languages, platforms and tools.
akshayxyz Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 Akshay, I take it you are in software development. At least, that is my educated guess based on the logic and reasoning you gave, which I completely agree with btw. Ultimately, I want to be really proficient on the technical side of things. I am thinking this method is a way of developing some software skills across a wide range of languages, platforms and tools. yes, you guessed it right (I thought you already knew). I had explored this phone apps development option from business perspective. And most of young folks read stories about some phone app developer becoming millionaire and get attracted, so I thought some such thing might be on your mind..hence these quick links/info. Also, I felt like warning you that developing for both iOS and android simultaneously will not be practical, both from time and money perspective - esp when I guess you are going back to school. As for getting proficient at technical side of things - well, there is a connection, but it is not a dependency. As in, you can be proficient at stuff by doing open source development too - within your current skill set. But yes, most important is what keeps you interested, and there is an initial attraction about developing apps for phones. After that you have to consciously work towards a goal, otherwise you will end up scratching surfaces only. btw, do you have any particular programming language/platform in target?
Holysmoke Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 Also, I felt like warning you that developing for both iOS and android simultaneously will not be practical, both from time and money perspective - esp when I guess you are going back to school. Exactly. I would recommend starting with android, since it is easier and cheaper. iOS can come later.
Crookbond Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 Google threatened Acer with Android excommunication claims Alibaba "Our partner received notification from Google that if the new product launch with Aliyun went ahead, Google would terminate Android product cooperation and related technical authorization with Acer," Alibaba Cloud Computing said in a statement. http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/13/us-acer-alibaba-google-idINBRE88C0HW20120913
Crookbond Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 iOS is best. Period. Phew! That was easy.
Old guy Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 iOS is best. Period. Phew! That was easy. u won :((
jusarrived Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 Exactly. I would recommend starting with android' date=' since it is easier and cheaper. iOS can come later.[/quote'] Not much difference between highend iOS or Android phones .
Clarke Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 Any new apps on Incredible India from Sree_Ozrael :woot:
DomainK Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 iOS is best. Period. Phew! That was easy. You did exactly what Apple does - copy what someone else is doing and the loudly claim that you have won. Next you will get a patent for "period" and you will be suing members for using that word in their posts. Disappointing.
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