RIM CEO Says We Don't Need Apps for the Web

[JMcEntegart]

Apps? Who needs 'em?

RIM CEO Says We Don't Need Apps for the Web : Read more

 

[Blessedman]

They wouldn't exist at all if mobile web was just like your desktop web, but the simple fact is, it is no where close to the experience of a true browser. Until we get a real browser for smart phones an app to glean information from the web is a much easier and efficient route.

 

[dogman_1234]

Pretty soon, apps will be like DOS, outdated and part of the next-gen of software. Can't wait until we can use system software instead of simplified applications for mobile devices. That would bring everything together.

 

[cruiseoveride]

He is just trying to hype up the machine for his really cool QNX powered tablet.

 

[Chipi]

This is one of those "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." Moments

 

[Griffolion]

[citation][nom]dogman_1234[/nom]Pretty soon, apps will be like DOS, outdated and part of the next-gen of software. Can't wait until we can use system software instead of simplified applications for mobile devices. That would bring everything together.[/citation]

Cue ChromeOS. Can't wait for that to come out on tablets.

 

[AnUnusedUsername]

Whether we need apps instead of just a mobile browser is kind of a mixed question, really. A mobile browser that does everything that a normal browser can would eliminate the need for applications designed to run on just one site or for just a single purpose, which would certainly reduce the hassle involved in going and finding an application for every single task rather than to do something easily accomplishable on a desktop machine with a browser. The problem is really the screen size avaliable. Compared to the 1600x1000+ resolutions avaliable to desktops/laptops, mobile things are usually limited to about 6 or 7 inch screens and maybe 800x600 if you're lucky. Most webpages just won't look right at that resolution, and having to scroll to see anything but a header is far from ideal. Making a higher resolution panel in a much smaller size has problems too, as some people already complain about a 1920x1080 17' laptop having small text, imagine it on a 1680x1050 5 inch screen. We don't want to have to bother getting a different application for every minor task we want to do and every website we visit, but we don't have the visual space to have a fully functioning browser either.

 

[g00fysmiley]

so basically they are coppying WebOS and jsu tshowing the webpage as its intended to look, smart move good job rim

 

[cookoy]

"There’s still a role for apps, but can you use your existing content? Can you use your existing web assets? Do you need a set of proprietary tools to bring existing assets on to a device, or can you use known tools that you use for creating websites?"

Too many questions, so few answers... i need some apps to get answers

 

[TemjinGold]

Dear shadu10, thank you for continuing to spam us.
Here, there's bad news to tell you: No one here gives
a damn about your stupid company so GTFO.

 

[jodrummersh]

We need an App for keeping an eye on the North Korea/South Korea situation right now...that could be really bad news!

 

[wawa sxm]

[citation][nom]Chipi[/nom]This is one of those "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." Moments[/citation]

i think its more about finding a real solution instead of just going where the money is....in the gaming industry they announcing dlc the same day the game is release...i wont be surprise that in the future phones will be crippled until u by apps to unlock features
just like non free dlc i see nothing good in the future with paying apps

 

[grieve]

I owned a Blackberry 9700 for about 4 months and took the loss in $$ because it can't browse worth a sh*t!
Blackberry is bottom of the barrel, it is good for phone calls and thats about it. Both Iphone and Droid destroy BB in every catagory.... OHH the blackberry has great battery life, Blackberry wins this one catagory.

R.I.P Blackberry.

 

[Guest]

I feel apps will not for long time remain as App (in current format)...It will evolve and move towards something more to bring about device convergence. You can see that happening with Automobile apps. Recently GM released App for Smartphone which can be used to do simple tasks like unlocking doors, Checking tire pressure and start car....
So mobile apps are evolving and that is where the value of App lies....Check out my blog for some interesting article about the app stores...
http/www.infosysblogs.com/livewire/application_marketplace/

 

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