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First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

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Re: First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

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Post by MikusR »

speedgoose wrote: post #4
trashburger wrote: post #3

Awesome news. This part caught my attention though: >Unlike the Windows and Steam store, we don’t ask for money for Krita in the store, since it’s the only way people can install Krita on those devices, but you can buy a supporter badge from within Krita to support development. I don't know about the Windows store because I don't use Windows, but doesn't the Steam store allow you to put up free tools? Godot Engine is…

Yes, what they mean is that on windows you can get krita for free outside of the windows store or steam. While on Android most users are stuck with the Google Play store because it's very difficult to use another store.

You are thinking of iOS. On Android using a different store or sideload is easy.

Re: First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

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Post by trashburger »

MikusR wrote: post #9
trashburger wrote: post #3

Awesome news. This part caught my attention though: >Unlike the Windows and Steam store, we don’t ask for money for Krita in the store, since it’s the only way people can install Krita on those devices, but you can buy a supporter badge from within Krita to support development. I don't know about the Windows store because I don't use Windows, but doesn't the Steam store allow you to put up free tools? Godot Engine is…

Krita uses Windows and Steam store for additional funding. It's freely available from website.

Oh, if it's a funding related thing, then that's fine. The paragraph makes it sound like they can't put Krita up on those stores without requiring a fee.

Re: First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

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Post by illuminated »

Mirioron wrote: post #6
illuminated wrote: post #2

Congrats for the release! I love Krita. Actually, my kids love it so much. I've had a Wacom tablet for years and thanks to Krita my kids are expanding their artistic skills rapidly. I wish the people behind it all the best!

I wish more parents bought their kids drawing tablets. Kids try out all kinds of things, but it's hard to try out something that you don't have the equipment for. Sure, drawing on paper is a possibility, but it's not quite the same thing as digital art that tends to be much easier to share and get feedback on.

I am constantly amazed at what they are able to do with it. I was just a minute ago explaining to my younger daughter the concept of layers and the first thing she did with it was to separate an object to which she wanted to apply a special filter. Without even thinking about it.

Re: First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

#15

Post by worble »

MikusR wrote: post #11
speedgoose wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, what they mean is that on windows you can get krita for free outside of the windows store or steam. While on Android most users are stuck with the Google Play store because it's very difficult to use another store.

You are thinking of iOS. On Android using a different store or sideload is easy.

>On Android using a different store or sideload is easy.

Asking users to use developer mode is not easy, and a huge barrier to entry that most would just not bother and download something else from the Play Store instead.

Re: First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

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Post by illuminated »

mbeex wrote: post #10
Mirioron wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wish more parents bought their kids drawing tablets. Kids try out all kinds of things, but it's hard to try out something that you don't have the equipment for. Sure, drawing on paper is a possibility, but it's not quite the same thing as digital art that tends to be much easier to share and get feedback on.

The leading brand is quite expensive (at least here in Germany), especially when it comes to reasonable sizes (A4/letter). I've been putting this off for years. Finally - a few months ago - I aquired something remarkable cheaper, a chinese Gaomon M106K. It turned out, it is not cheap at all in the other sense of the word. Good quality and support at least for my use case (a bit different, handwritten formulas and som…

I got lucky years ago running into sales for a bluetooth version of the Wacom tablet (540WL) and the wireless option does somehow "sets you free" while drawing... But they are expensive, yes.

Re: First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

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Post by hellozee »

MikusR wrote: post #11
speedgoose wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, what they mean is that on windows you can get krita for free outside of the windows store or steam. While on Android most users are stuck with the Google Play store because it's very difficult to use another store.

You are thinking of iOS. On Android using a different store or sideload is easy.

Not for chromebooks, unfortunately

Re: First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

#18

Post by hellozee »

toxicFork wrote: post #7

Aw, it does not work well on mobile phones, because the dialogues are cropped and unscrollable. I am going to keep an eye on it though, some apps like sketchbook are somewhat working but they are limited. Having krita equivalent for the phone would be awesome.

The UI in the current form is not suitable for phones, but efforts are being made, :)

Re: First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

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Post by omnimus »

mbeex wrote: post #10
Mirioron wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wish more parents bought their kids drawing tablets. Kids try out all kinds of things, but it's hard to try out something that you don't have the equipment for. Sure, drawing on paper is a possibility, but it's not quite the same thing as digital art that tends to be much easier to share and get feedback on.

The leading brand is quite expensive (at least here in Germany), especially when it comes to reasonable sizes (A4/letter). I've been putting this off for years. Finally - a few months ago - I aquired something remarkable cheaper, a chinese Gaomon M106K. It turned out, it is not cheap at all in the other sense of the word. Good quality and support at least for my use case (a bit different, handwritten formulas and som…

Nobody wants A4 tablet trust me its not worth it. Ive seen so many pros replace them with A5 or even A6 because its better and more convinient.

On the other hand any other brand than the leading brand is truly terrible.

Re: First Krita Beta for Android and ChromeOS in Play Store

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Post by hellozee »

illuminated wrote: post #2

Congrats for the release! I love Krita. Actually, my kids love it so much. I've had a Wacom tablet for years and thanks to Krita my kids are expanding their artistic skills rapidly. I wish the people behind it all the best!

https://krita-artists.org/c/artwork/5/l/top
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