This week we talked about Windows versus Mac, operating systems and the way that software and applications function. The key factor that will apply to verbcal is the ability for the phones which the app is on to have a multi tasking feature. As we learned, the original iphone had no multitasking features and was not easily able to switch between tasks. Despite the new updates and iphones making multi tasking a bit easier the Android might be a better place to execute the usage of this app.
Unlike iphone, the android allows for open source applications to be used, this means it is easier to get apps approved for trail, editing etc. Apple will be much more vigorous acquiring a license and getting the app approved might be a lot of unnecessary work until it is perfected. This lecture made me realize how important it will be to review, edit and check all aspects of my proposed app. From spelling to technology related tasks it will be key to make sure I perfect everything before applying to launch with Apple.
One venue I didn't really consider until lecture this week would be expanding this app onto tablets - as this is the way of the future and the verbcal can work with the same mobility features as any smartphone verbcal app. It will be much easier to launch this on the zoom as it allows for more flexibility, widgets on the screen and movement between tasks. The verbcal app on the ipad might be more difficult as it is not as easy to switch between tasks and input verbal dates, times and assignments. The pros about launching with Apple is that I will know how well my app is built and the success will probably be widespread as Apple will be more critical than opponents such as Android.
Blog due date: March 7th
How will you be able to work around the difficulty of managing a verbcal app? Sounds like something really interesting but how would you work around the problem?
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