I'm giving a talk on the iTunes App Store. What features should I cover?
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2. The value of user reviews
3. Looking for alternative applications
4. Looking outside the store for recommendations
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As for an open (G1) versus closed (Apple) system I think the benefits are more objectively analyzed.
Pro: someone reviews the app for stability and functionality.
Con: having to wait for someone to subjectively include an app based on functionality.
Pro: one easy place to buy and install apps means more secure shopping from new developers I might not trust otherwise
Con: apple takes a cut of the profits
There are plenty of other reasons, but as the future of mobile phones clearly will be based on app stores I think it is worthwhile to compare open v. closed systems.
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M$http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/15/iphone_cheapskates/
I think it makes some interesting points, particularly for developers looking to make money
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-Everything is in one place
-Easy User experience
-Recommendations
-Ease of use in installing and updating apps
-Apple is able to control user experience by controlling what Apps are available
Con:
-Have to travel through Apple
-Can only get apps from the app store
-Not all features of the iPhone are available to use by developers in the app store
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