Is the iPad a Threat to Android?

January 30th, 2010 by Android Dev

The iPad is a brilliant device, somewhere in between a smartphone and a notepad it’s wasn’t really a surprise when it was launched but even if you aren’t a fan of Apple’s products you have to be impressed by the way they keep everything so secret in the build up to the launch.

Apple are masters at creating hype.  From some accounts the atmosphere in the room when Steve Jobs announced the new device was giddy.  Apple are masters at creating this.  Of course it’s definitely helped by the success of their other products the iPhone and the iPods.

However have Apple made a mistake in making the iPad too similar in design and usage to the iPhone?  It looks like it has very similar functions to the iPhone and it looks almost exactly the same, apart from the size.

The problem for Apple now is that they have changed changed people’s expectations.  We expect something truly amazing and revolutionary.  The iPad is not that, it’s almost looks like a big iPhone.  I’m sure it’s fantastic to use and is far faster and has better features than the phone but it’s still not revolutionary.  I’m not criticising Apple here I’m just saying that it’s very difficult for them now to avoid disappointing people.

When they upgraded the iPhone there was a lot of disappointment because people expected the new iPhone to be a lot better and to have some much more radical features than it actually has.  Another example of them making something better but still bot being able to please people.

Is it a threat to Android?  Well it could be if more developers focus in developing for the iPhone OS than they do for Android.  It could mean more resources focusing on iPhone app development, rather than better apps for Android.  We’ll have to wait and see.  Let’s hope the Nexus One can make a big impact on the market.

Is the iPad a Threat to Android?

January 30th, 2010 by Android Dev

The iPad is a brilliant device, somewhere in between a smartphone and a notepad it’s wasn’t really a surprise when it was launched but even if you aren’t a fan of Apple’s products you have to be impressed by the way they keep everything so secret in the build up to the launch.

Apple are masters at creating hype.  From some accounts the atmosphere in the room when Steve Jobs announced the new device was giddy.  Apple are masters at creating this.  Of course it’s definitely helped by the success of their other products the iPhone and the iPods.

However have Apple made a mistake in making the iPad too similar in design and usage to the iPhone?  It looks like it has very similar functions to the iPhone and it looks almost exactly the same, apart from the size.

The problem for Apple now is that they have changed changed people’s expectations.  We expect something truly amazing and revolutionary.  The iPad is not that, it’s almost looks like a big iPhone.  I’m sure it’s fantastic to use and is far faster and has better features than the phone but it’s still not revolutionary.  I’m not criticising Apple here I’m just saying that it’s very difficult for them now to avoid disappointing people.

When they upgraded the iPhone there was a lot of disappointment because people expected the new iPhone to be a lot better and to have some much more radical features than it actually has.  Another example of them making something better but still bot being able to please people.

Is it a threat to Android?  Well it could be if more developers focus in developing for the iPhone OS than they do for Android.  It could mean more resources focusing on iPhone app development, rather than better apps for Android.  We’ll have to wait and see.  Let’s hope the Nexus One can make a big impact on the market.

Samsung Galaxy 2 picture and specs leaked?

January 29th, 2010 by Android Dev

Here we go, another day another leaked picture of an upcoming Android phone. This is almost becoming a daily occurrence around these parts. This time it comes in the form of the follow up to the Samsung Galaxy, the Galaxy 2 enters the area.

Let’s all hope that the specs of this device turns out to [...]

Samsung Galaxy 2 picture and specs leaked?

January 29th, 2010 by Android Dev

Here we go, another day another leaked picture of an upcoming Android phone. This is almost becoming a daily occurrence around these parts. This time it comes in the form of the follow up to the Samsung Galaxy, the Galaxy 2 enters the area.

Let’s all hope that the specs of this device turns out to [...]

Michael Dell shows off the Mini 5, confirms US arrival?

January 29th, 2010 by Android Dev

This device is really sexy. It’s a 5 inch mid that is releasing soon. Michael Dell briefly showed off the device to the reported and it looks very responsive for a device that probably is not even in a post production stage.

I must say I do like this a lot, although I am not in [...]