I have been thinking on how the Android market can improve and I've come up with some ideas that would really make Android even more awesome.
Be Warned, Wall of Text.
1. Improved Interface- When I look thorugh apps, the interface is rather clunky and has no numbers of what the app is. (selling wise) For Example:
1. Robo Defense
2. Armored Strike Online
3. Jewellust
etc..
It would help me remember the spot of an app and I'm sure it would help other people as well.
Another thing with the interface is that we need improved marketing of apps and games. (Games in particular) The ads we have on the front page of the market only show 3 apps in a specific category and only change when you click on something and come back to that page. This is not good.
We need something more Community involved, like how Apple does. I'm not saying Apple is any way perfect, I'm just saying that they put A LOT of focus on their App Store and have gotten billions (?) from their App Store and App marketing.
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2. Alternative Payments- This one is a MUST. Gift cards too. Developers do not like Google Checkout and that is probably why we do not have a lot of Apple's games. Another thing is that people prefer gift cards. Some people don't have credit cards and use those as an alternative. Another is that they make great gifts. (Hence gift card lol)
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3. Promo Codes- Another thing that is much needed, this could help with beta-testing and make great prizes/trials.
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4. A PC/Mac Software that's similar to iTunes- Another crucial thing Android is missing. People love that state of mind knowing you have everything backed up on their PC/Mac. We like simplicity too, the look and feel of iTunes, it's laid out nice and neat and simple to navigate through.
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5. A Video Store-
Our top competitor has the upper hand on us with this one, there is no way for us to buy Episodes of TV shows, Movies, etc.. Hopefully we get this one soon.
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6. Gift Apps- Just as the title says, Gift Apps to family, friends, or anybody you know. Nice feature.
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7. Video Previews of the product you're looking at- Have video previews of the product you're looking at on the page instead of screenshots. I know a lot of people would love Dev demo videos more than screen shots.
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8. Android Market and Paid Apps for All Countries-
Not every country has the Market, so make to where everybody can have some Android goodness.
So there you have it. I've been thinking about those ideas for a while and hopefully they come true. Thanks for reading!
-8-Bit-Soldier
Be Warned, Wall of Text.
1. Improved Interface- When I look thorugh apps, the interface is rather clunky and has no numbers of what the app is. (selling wise) For Example:
1. Robo Defense
2. Armored Strike Online
3. Jewellust
etc..
It would help me remember the spot of an app and I'm sure it would help other people as well.
Another thing with the interface is that we need improved marketing of apps and games. (Games in particular) The ads we have on the front page of the market only show 3 apps in a specific category and only change when you click on something and come back to that page. This is not good.
We need something more Community involved, like how Apple does. I'm not saying Apple is any way perfect, I'm just saying that they put A LOT of focus on their App Store and have gotten billions (?) from their App Store and App marketing.
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2. Alternative Payments- This one is a MUST. Gift cards too. Developers do not like Google Checkout and that is probably why we do not have a lot of Apple's games. Another thing is that people prefer gift cards. Some people don't have credit cards and use those as an alternative. Another is that they make great gifts. (Hence gift card lol)
------------------------------------
3. Promo Codes- Another thing that is much needed, this could help with beta-testing and make great prizes/trials.
------------------------------------
4. A PC/Mac Software that's similar to iTunes- Another crucial thing Android is missing. People love that state of mind knowing you have everything backed up on their PC/Mac. We like simplicity too, the look and feel of iTunes, it's laid out nice and neat and simple to navigate through.
-------------------------------------
5. A Video Store-
Our top competitor has the upper hand on us with this one, there is no way for us to buy Episodes of TV shows, Movies, etc.. Hopefully we get this one soon.
-------------------------------------
6. Gift Apps- Just as the title says, Gift Apps to family, friends, or anybody you know. Nice feature.
-------------------------------------
7. Video Previews of the product you're looking at- Have video previews of the product you're looking at on the page instead of screenshots. I know a lot of people would love Dev demo videos more than screen shots.
-------------------------------------
8. Android Market and Paid Apps for All Countries-
Not every country has the Market, so make to where everybody can have some Android goodness.
So there you have it. I've been thinking about those ideas for a while and hopefully they come true. Thanks for reading!
-8-Bit-Soldier