>I kind of like the idea of having some kind of indication when there is
>a new or upgraded application.
>
>The only problem is how to detect that something is new ?
>
I was thinking not so much automatically removing something when it has been
viewed, but when it has either been installed, or the user has selected an
ignore option. i.e. right-arrow into an item and be offered actions:
More Info - description about the plugin
Install - Put the item into My Apps, Home Menu, etc.
Ignore - indicate that you are not interested in the app, maybe move
the item into an "Ignored" category, so they can still be accessed later if
desired.
In addition, if an app has been ignored and a newer (major) version is
available, it could be restored to the App Gallery original category.
The "App Gallery" menu could change to "App Gallery - New!" when there are
new/changed apps available.
>I agree with pippin that "My Apps/App Gallery" would be best, it makes
>the applications as noticeable as the current solution but without
>cluttering the home menu. Combined with the "new apps" indication that
>would make sure no one misses them.
That would be okay, although I can understand why App Gallery is separate from
My Apps initially. Could be a little confusing at first - user hasn't got any
apps, so why look in My Apps? Personally, if it were to go that way, I'd
change "My Apps" to "Apps", and then include App Gallery within Apps.
I'd personally prefer App Gallery to be in Settings, and keep My Apps for
installed apps only. The first thing I do when I get new software or consumer
products is to go through Settings to see what is available, and
Settings/installable extras should be in one place.
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