Why are There no Big Apps

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  1. ben96 [OP]
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    11-28-2010 09:58 PM
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    Why are there so many developers making apps like We Rule,Ask.com,and others for the iphone and not Android.It doesn't make much since why they would wanna make apps for the iphone and not the droid.
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    11-28-2010 10:04 PM
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    Keep in mind the iPhone had a two year start. Currently, there are over 100k apps in the market and the number of Android users and developers is growing daily.
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    11-28-2010 11:51 PM
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    For the same reason there are more developers for Windows than OS X, the market is bigger. However, unlike the computer market the smart phone market is volatile. Android will likely challenge and even surpass the iPhone user base in a year or so.

    There are other reasons developers might prefer the iOS market, but this is the big one. Everything else can be overcome if developers see some real profit potential.
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    11-29-2010 04:47 AM
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    Honestly im a bit disappointed with the lack of games android has compared to iphone. Almost makes me wish I held out for an iphone. Im hoping it gets better though.

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    11-29-2010 05:28 AM
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    Quote Originally Posted by mbking37 View Post
    Honestly im a bit disappointed with the lack of games android has compared to iphone. Almost makes me wish I held out for an iphone. Im hoping it gets better though.

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    11-29-2010 05:29 AM
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    While I am disappointed in the lack of quality games compared to what iPhone has, that shouldn't be a deciding factor on getting a smartphone. I have an iPod touch for the games, but otherwise I prefer the droids.
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    11-29-2010 05:36 AM
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    Quote Originally Posted by mbking37 View Post
    H Almost makes me wish I held out for an iphone.
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    11-29-2010 05:42 AM
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    Quote Originally Posted by mbking37 View Post
    H Almost makes me wish I held out for an iphone.
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    11-29-2010 05:57 AM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Backnblack View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by mbking37 View Post
    H Almost makes me wish I held out for an iphone.
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