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Re: Instapaper 3.0 is here

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Post by masklinn »

joebadmo wrote: post #59
masklinn wrote: post #54

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> Seriously? Last time I checked, Spotify was only available in about 7 countries. (Last time being 5 minutes ago). I don't see how you could even compare the two services. They work differently. I asked how different they were, because I can't see it apart from Grooveshark's ignoring of IP (which is very much the root of them having been evicted from the AppStore until their resolve the situation). Which is I fear a…

Are you denying, then, that there are a whole class of applications that are possible on Android that aren't on iOS? My first example of this is always Locale. It's really, really great. http://www.twofortyfouram.com/ It's not available on iOS, and as far as I can tell, can't be. I would actually love to get an iPhone because the hardware is so amazing and software is so polished (for the most part... notifications,…

> Are you denying, then, that there are a whole class of applications that are possible on Android that aren't on iOS?

No, why would I do that? I only pointed out that your example was stupid and was not an example of what you asserted.

> yeah, the Android ecosystem is awesome.

I guess, if direct IP theft is awesome.

Re: Instapaper 3.0 is here

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Post by emilhajric »

I really like Instapaper, they seem to be executing the problem of taking photos on your mobile device really well. I dont like long upload time, huge photos nor a cluttered UI. Instapaper gets it.

I definitely see them releasing an android-version of instapaper soon. It would be a wasted opportunity if they didn't

Re: Instapaper 3.0 is here

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emilhajric wrote: post #62

I really like Instapaper, they seem to be executing the problem of taking photos on your mobile device really well. I dont like long upload time, huge photos nor a cluttered UI. Instapaper gets it . I definitely see them releasing an android-version of instapaper soon. It would be a wasted opportunity if they didn't

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Re: Instapaper 3.0 is here

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Post by chadgeidel »

statictype wrote: post #11

Instapaper and Reeder are, for me, the 'killer' iPhone apps. When people ask me why I like/choose the iPhone , I point at those 2 apps.

Hmm - never heard of Reeder so I checked it out. What would you say the primary advantage of this app over Google Reader? I really think that Google did an excellent job with the mobile UI. Are you using it for it's offline capabilities?

Re: Instapaper 3.0 is here

#65

Post by joebadmo »

masklinn wrote: post #61
joebadmo wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Are you denying, then, that there are a whole class of applications that are possible on Android that aren't on iOS? My first example of this is always Locale. It's really, really great. http://www.twofortyfouram.com/ It's not available on iOS, and as far as I can tell, can't be. I would actually love to get an iPhone because the hardware is so amazing and software is so polished (for the most part... notifications,…

> Are you denying, then, that there are a whole class of applications that are possible on Android that aren't on iOS? No, why would I do that? I only pointed out that your example was stupid and was not an example of what you asserted. > yeah, the Android ecosystem is awesome. I guess, if direct IP theft is awesome.

To be clear, that wasn't my example, and I took your rejection of his example as a rejection of his assertion.

And I'm still not clear on your stance. So, you don't deny that there are a whole class of applications that are possible on Android that aren't on iOS. Does that mean you agree?

But. You don't believe this makes the Android ecosystem awesome.

You also, marginally relatedly, believe that the prevalence of "IP theft" on the Android ecosystem detracts from its awesomeness?

Do I have that right?

Personally, I don't think "IP theft" is a very good characterization of copyright (or trademark, in this case) infringement. But I suppose that's a whole nother debate.

Also, though, from what I can tell, this app doesn't directly take any images from Instapaper. It's an uppercase "I" in a generic block serif on a gray background. I think it's debatable whether this is a trademark infringement?

Re: Instapaper 3.0 is here

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Post by statictype »

chadgeidel wrote: post #64
statictype wrote: post #11

Instapaper and Reeder are, for me, the 'killer' iPhone apps. When people ask me why I like/choose the iPhone , I point at those 2 apps.

Hmm - never heard of Reeder so I checked it out. What would you say the primary advantage of this app over Google Reader? I really think that Google did an excellent job with the mobile UI. Are you using it for it's offline capabilities?

Yep, pretty much. I like that it downloads all articles for viewing offline which makes it faster to go through them - even when you have an internet connection. It also has good integration with other services like Instapaper, Pinboard, Delicious etc allowing you to save the article in any of those services easily.

Re: Instapaper 3.0 is here

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Post by chadgeidel »

statictype wrote: post #66
chadgeidel wrote: post #64

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hmm - never heard of Reeder so I checked it out. What would you say the primary advantage of this app over Google Reader? I really think that Google did an excellent job with the mobile UI. Are you using it for it's offline capabilities?

Yep, pretty much. I like that it downloads all articles for viewing offline which makes it faster to go through them - even when you have an internet connection. It also has good integration with other services like Instapaper, Pinboard, Delicious etc allowing you to save the article in any of those services easily.

Thanks! I'll have to check it out.

Re: Instapaper 3.0 is here

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Post by tomkarlo »

chadgeidel wrote: post #64
statictype wrote: post #11

Instapaper and Reeder are, for me, the 'killer' iPhone apps. When people ask me why I like/choose the iPhone , I point at those 2 apps.

Hmm - never heard of Reeder so I checked it out. What would you say the primary advantage of this app over Google Reader? I really think that Google did an excellent job with the mobile UI. Are you using it for it's offline capabilities?

Reeder has a fantastic UI that really allows you to speed through tons of articles, favorite articles, etc... it's a fantastic app on both iPad and iPhone and while I love Google Reader on my desktop, I much prefer Reeder on the iPhone.
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