And you're missing the point that that is a terrible idea. It is not good to allow somebody to elevate their app just because they have a pile of $$ behind it since it isn't MERIT based and doesn't in any way reflect the quality of the app. You'll end up having a few high budget developers getting their horse crap at the top.
On Aug 2, 8:20 pm, Ian <[email protected]> wrote: > Maybe I could have stated differently... > > I'm not advocating banning apps. All apps would be allowed, just some > can get a "seal" of Google. The small fee would cover some basic > testing, etc. Looking into the future, we have other phones coming > and no easy way to tell that an app will work the same (or at all) on > them. > > Apple has been getting bad press for being too restrictive but that > does not mean the cert process would be the same for Android. In > fact, being more open would be a selling point. > > I think many commenters here are thinking like developers and not > consumers, which would be a big mistake. Consumers like feeling they > are getting that mark of confidence and there is nothing wrong with > Google putting their "name" on the line..... it already is anyways! > > Reviews do help consumers but I bet many consumers would pick iPhone > over Android simply bcos they feel they are getting better and safer > apps, illusion or not. > > On Aug 2, 6:38 pm, lbcoder <[email protected]> wrote: > > > No. > > The market has nothing to do with confidence. > > If you don't trust the software author, don't download it. > > If you buy it and don't like it, refund it. > > If all the comments are negative, kinda tells you something about the > > app. > > Charging a fee for publishing software doesn't make that software any > > better. It is also a bad idea for google since it will put their name > > on the line. > > > On Aug 1, 12:32 pm, Ian <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Anyone think Google should have a certification process for apps? > > > Continue to allow most apps but for an extra small fee have apps given > > > a seal of approval? This would give confidence in the market, > > > something iPhone users enjoy and Apple uses for marketing.- Hide quoted > > > text - > > > - Show quoted text - > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
