Dan GillmorDear developers: I don't want to use your app on my phone. I want a mobile web version, and you can do that.
Thanks kindly.
Irongut@dangillmor Dear user: Why cripple my app by running it through a web browser, that is probably also reporting your data to its manufacturer? Native code can access all the capabilities of the device you paid for, more efficiently and my apps report your data to no-one.
- An app developer
Siderea, Sibylla BostoniensisIf your apps run more efficiently you are clearly a better class of developer than the folks who slapped together quite a lot of the apps I get stuck using.
JenSome from personal experience:
This is the first time I'm encountering your service and having to install an app is time, hassle, and uses data allowance.
All I want to do is read this article someone linked to. Websites are good at delivering content.
I don't want to make yet another account that I need yet another password for.
I want the same experience/functions across devices.
My phone storage / home screen is full.