Excellent points Marvin! An I applaud Nike for choosing something, and sticking by that. However, if they indeed were at some point committed to develop for Android, tell the world, and then pull back that wouldn't be cool.
Still, saying you only want to develop for the best says something about the company. And that's a very positive thing!
Hmm. I own the Nike+ Fuelband and an iPhone 5. I have the app as well but I don't see Android users being left behind just cause they don't have an app for it on their phone. I hardly sync it with my iPhone app even though I use the Fuelband almost everyday. It's definitely nice to be able to see up to date progresses on your phone but it's not like the end of the world if you don't have an app for it. Besides, the Fuelband battery lasts for 2-3 days before you have to charge it - forcing you to sync as you charge...
Android users should be ashamed of themselves for drinking their own brand of Kool-aid and believing that their half-baked, fragmented-out-of-control Android OS is even remotely close to being polished and stable compared to iOS.
The only place that we hear claims like this, are by the likes of you
It was only a few weeks ago that I read an article talking about how the majority of Android OS devices are still running the ages-old Gingerbread OS, while their new Jellybean is still at less than 2% after how long?? Shameful. Downright shameful.
Can you please provide a reference to this article as it differs from Googles Distribution Summary?
So please Android-lovers, go cry me a river elsewhere. On the other hand, just go away.
Why should I? I didn't release this was Apple "only if you own a constantly praise the iphone" insider? And again, the only ones that seem to be moaning are the likes if you.
if Nike doesn't want to develop an app, that fine, I just won't buy their product, quite simple, no moaning required.
Why should I? I didn't release this was Apple "only if you own a constantly praise the iphone" insider? And again, the only ones that seem to be moaning are the likes if you.
if Nike doesn't want to develop an app, that fine, I just won't buy their product, quite simple, no moaning required.
Android 2.x is still on a majority of phones while the latest (4.2) is on < 2%.
More useless articles being posted by you-know-who. It's easy to code for Android if you're writing a basic App. Just limit your features to the lowest common denominator and you're all set. Oh, and linking to an article from two years ago? Android has gotten far worse since then. I guess Steve was right after all, thanks for the reminder proving so.
My App is basically finished. It's the hardware that goes with it that's taking all the time. I'll be sure to let you know when it's done, as I'm sure you're very interested.
And posting links to successful Android Apps doesn't change the fact it's a mess to develop for.
The FuelBand sucks i offed mine two weeks after i owned it since it doesn't recognize weight lifting for Fuel points. If youre very heavy into cardio and other high movement exercises this is certainly a pretty nifty product though i will say, but i find that if you're big into cardio like running youd be better served by the Nike+ iPod as its also a lot cheaper.
As for not supporting Android, I'm sure this isnt moving very well. I was one of two people at my gym (we have well over 600+ members) who actually had one, and we both got rid of ours and i havent seen anyone else with one ever since. Outside of the gym, ive never seen a single person wear one other than employees at the Nike Outlet. Nike just realized its probably not best to extend it out past iOS if it has such a small user base.
With that being said in the future if Nike wishes to tap this whole smartphone fitness accessory market they are going to need both major platforms supported otherwise they leave the door open for a competitor who is willing to do it, and they'll be the ones snubbed out.
Apple also has multiple form factors at different resolutions, and some devices in use can't run the latest OS; as they further diversify their product line these variations will only increase.
So the difference is not one of absolutes, but merely of degrees. In both cases, developers target the lowest API version their app requires, follow the guidelines for handling different form factors, and at that point it's a mess only for the lazy who wish to pretend they still live in a world where one-size-fits-all, like some of the early Mac devs who complained when the platform moved beyond its original 512x342 monochrome display.
True, there are still some Mac developers who won't port to Windows. And then there are cross-platform developers who make more money. In a world where some 90% of apps in both the iOS and Android app stores are making less than it cost to build the app, using modern cross-platform frameworks helps improve the odds of breaking even.
If your app breaks even you'll be in the top 10%. If it pays your rent you'll be in the top 1%. Best of luck with your launch.
Apple has two form factors. No one is using an iPad to work out. In addition, developers are only required to support the current version and the previous version (5&6) of iOS. The 2+ y.o. iPhone phone can upgrade to iOS 6 for many features.
Android, otoh, has multiple from factors, multiple processor speeds, etc. in addition, the majority of android devices are in a 3 y.o. Version (2.x). Hell, some new phones still come with 2.x and most of these 2.x can't upgrade to 4.2.
No loss to the android fans. They are too busy customising their phones, rooting and running custom roms to go exercise. Well, that or emos and haters. (going on the crowd that frequent Mac blogs), haha.
The FuelBand sucks i offed mine two weeks after i owned it since it doesn't recognize weight lifting for Fuel points. If youre very heavy into cardio and other high movement exercises this is certainly a pretty nifty product though i will say, but i find that if you're big into cardio like running youd be better served by the Nike+ iPod as its also a lot cheaper.
As for not supporting Android, I'm sure this isnt moving very well. I was one of two people at my gym (we have well over 600+ members) who actually had one, and we both got rid of ours and i havent seen anyone else with one ever since. Outside of the gym, ive never seen a single person wear one other than employees at the Nike Outlet. Nike just realized its probably not best to extend it out past iOS if it has such a small user base.
With that being said in the future if Nike wishes to tap this whole smartphone fitness accessory market they are going to need both major platforms supported otherwise they leave the door open for a competitor who is willing to do it, and they'll be the ones snubbed out.
The Nike+, while still sold, is completely unsupported by Apple. I bought one, I'm really disappointed.
This is a wise decision by Nike and smart business! I wouldn't want any Fandroids as customers either. You would be hard pressed to find a more low class clientele.
It's simply not worth the time, cost and effort for many developers and companies to bother to make Android versions, compared to what they may profit from it.
As the vast majority of mobile profits are on iOS, it's plain common sense to not want to put in a ton more work at great cost for very little return, not to mention all of the hurdles and fragmentation issues that come along with Android.
Taking the train here in Amsterdam, the lower class black/arab girls sport iPhones 4S/5 due to heavy subsidies, the top class sports iPhones or Androids. Those girls obviously use those iPhones for 70% Facebook, 20% SMS'ing, 10% duckfacing.
Don't even try to pretend iPhone is high-class, this is not the 1990's anymore. Apple's Blackberry in that respect, built with a certain social target in mind and used [also], and massively so, by another (RiM targeted biznes-men, got 16yo girls, hence Alicia Keys).
I'd make a picture if I wasn't afraid to get myself in trouble for infringing on some privacy law.
I'd make a picture if I wasn't afraid to get myself in trouble for infringing on some privacy law.
We don't have any law in NL for that. Heck, a policeman isn't even allowed to frisk you without a very solid case to support that. Smoking reefer on the other hand, you need to do that at home.
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Still, saying you only want to develop for the best says something about the company. And that's a very positive thing!
As that buggy, crash-prone, unreliable POS is quite appropo of Android ....
The only place that we hear claims like this, are by the likes of you
Can you please provide a reference to this article as it differs from Googles Distribution Summary?
http://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html
Why should I? I didn't release this was Apple "only if you own a constantly praise the iphone" insider? And again, the only ones that seem to be moaning are the likes if you.
if Nike doesn't want to develop an app, that fine, I just won't buy their product, quite simple, no moaning required.
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The only place that we hear claims like this, are by the likes of you
Can you please provide a reference to this article as it differs from Googles Distribution Summary?
http://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html
Why should I? I didn't release this was Apple "only if you own a constantly praise the iphone" insider? And again, the only ones that seem to be moaning are the likes if you.
if Nike doesn't want to develop an app, that fine, I just won't buy their product, quite simple, no moaning required.
Android 2.x is still on a majority of phones while the latest (4.2) is on < 2%.
Jelly Bean (which he said) is on about 14% of phones
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And posting links to successful Android Apps doesn't change the fact it's a mess to develop for.
I want a band that can also monitor heart rate. Is such a thing exist (from NIKE)?
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Does anyone think that Tim Cook being on Nike's board of directors might influence this decision?!
The FuelBand sucks i offed mine two weeks after i owned it since it doesn't recognize weight lifting for Fuel points. If youre very heavy into cardio and other high movement exercises this is certainly a pretty nifty product though i will say, but i find that if you're big into cardio like running youd be better served by the Nike+ iPod as its also a lot cheaper.
As for not supporting Android, I'm sure this isnt moving very well. I was one of two people at my gym (we have well over 600+ members) who actually had one, and we both got rid of ours and i havent seen anyone else with one ever since. Outside of the gym, ive never seen a single person wear one other than employees at the Nike Outlet. Nike just realized its probably not best to extend it out past iOS if it has such a small user base.
With that being said in the future if Nike wishes to tap this whole smartphone fitness accessory market they are going to need both major platforms supported otherwise they leave the door open for a competitor who is willing to do it, and they'll be the ones snubbed out.
Apple has two form factors. No one is using an iPad to work out. In addition, developers are only required to support the current version and the previous version (5&6) of iOS. The 2+ y.o. iPhone phone can upgrade to iOS 6 for many features.
Android, otoh, has multiple from factors, multiple processor speeds, etc. in addition, the majority of android devices are in a 3 y.o. Version (2.x). Hell, some new phones still come with 2.x and most of these 2.x can't upgrade to 4.2.
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The FuelBand sucks i offed mine two weeks after i owned it since it doesn't recognize weight lifting for Fuel points. If youre very heavy into cardio and other high movement exercises this is certainly a pretty nifty product though i will say, but i find that if you're big into cardio like running youd be better served by the Nike+ iPod as its also a lot cheaper.
As for not supporting Android, I'm sure this isnt moving very well. I was one of two people at my gym (we have well over 600+ members) who actually had one, and we both got rid of ours and i havent seen anyone else with one ever since. Outside of the gym, ive never seen a single person wear one other than employees at the Nike Outlet. Nike just realized its probably not best to extend it out past iOS if it has such a small user base.
With that being said in the future if Nike wishes to tap this whole smartphone fitness accessory market they are going to need both major platforms supported otherwise they leave the door open for a competitor who is willing to do it, and they'll be the ones snubbed out.
The Nike+, while still sold, is completely unsupported by Apple. I bought one, I'm really disappointed.
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This is a wise decision by Nike and smart business! I wouldn't want any Fandroids as customers either. You would be hard pressed to find a more low class clientele.
It's simply not worth the time, cost and effort for many developers and companies to bother to make Android versions, compared to what they may profit from it.
As the vast majority of mobile profits are on iOS, it's plain common sense to not want to put in a ton more work at great cost for very little return, not to mention all of the hurdles and fragmentation issues that come along with Android.
Taking the train here in Amsterdam, the lower class black/arab girls sport iPhones 4S/5 due to heavy subsidies, the top class sports iPhones or Androids. Those girls obviously use those iPhones for 70% Facebook, 20% SMS'ing, 10% duckfacing.
Don't even try to pretend iPhone is high-class, this is not the 1990's anymore. Apple's Blackberry in that respect, built with a certain social target in mind and used [also], and massively so, by another (RiM targeted biznes-men, got 16yo girls, hence Alicia Keys).
I'd make a picture if I wasn't afraid to get myself in trouble for infringing on some privacy law.
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But they have an app for that, doesn't it work?
https://itunes.apple.com/app/nike+-fuelband/id493325070?l=en&mt=8
We don't have any law in NL for that. Heck, a policeman isn't even allowed to frisk you without a very solid case to support that. Smoking reefer on the other hand, you need to do that at home.