DocAndersen
I call the smaller versions of applications on Cell phones and tablets bite-sized applications. We know, when we download one, that we will not have the same functionality in the mobile app that we have in the full form. Ergo the bite-sized concept. The other thing that the cellular market has created is the concept of Freemium. Freemium means you don’t pay for the application, but if you wish to add additional functionality, you have to make in-app purchases. Both google play store and the iTunes store warn you about free applications that have other services that you have to pay for (there are in-app purchases available with this download).
The intent of this, however, is to consider the reality of bite-sized applications. I use Open Office, and Microsoft Office on my PC. I use Dragon naturally speaking on my PC as well. I do have the dragon mobile application, and I do use that from time to time. What I have learned is that the bite-sized version is good, but it is limited by the quality and location of the microphone. What I have found lately is the following. If I am recording a meeting to get notes, it is better to use a sound voice recorder, or a good gain Microphone to record the event. Then place it into Dragon on the PC to convert it to text. That gets me to about a 98% conversion rate (voice to text).
The bite-sized app is better for short burst recording (30 seconds or less) but great for jotting notes you want to send to someone else. Now other bite-sized applications work as well on the mobile device as the desktop. The easy button is either Apple Maps or Google Maps in terms of functionality. One of the things you can do with google maps is found a location on your PC and send it to the plan on your phone. It is easier for me to type on the keyboard of my computer than it is to type on the smartphone. Another class of applications that works well is any application that is a display based application like TV Apps, Netflix/Hulu/Amazon, and weather applications.
The world of bite-sized applications is changing how people use their computers, smartphone, and tablet.
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Have you noticed the lower functionality of apps on your smart phone?
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Do you use applications beyond GPS on your smart phone?
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In the past, I have even switched out different camera applications because I am always taking pictures. Since purchasing my new a Galaxy S8 phone, I have settled for the factory application.
really do you like the Samsung photo app?
I love it. I have gotten used to cleaning my lens before I take the picture which typically comes out good after. I don’t think I’ll use another camera app unless I want to do crazy things with my photos which is rare.
I am always interested in how people take pictures and what they do with them. I can’t emotionally edit my father’s pictures now, maybe later. But now I can’t edit so I edit via others!
I get creative with my outdoor pictures. If you saw some of the recent photos on my Yelp, its pictures like the overhead shot of the train tracks. I really love those. I’ll post them on Virily for my photography series.
i did see a couple on yelp – love them!
I have a number of pictures that get flagged to be a head picture of a business page
that is awesome – mine tend to be more of the actual food, if I remember to take pictures.
When it comes to running & cycling I use different apps throughout the year, but never do I add them all on my phone at the same time because of space. Right now I am currently using the under armor app but later in the year I will change to strava app; both are great applications when it comes to connecting with other fitness enthusiasts and the GPS. I typically stay away from the cheaper applications when it comes to fitness because the GPS sucks
as much as you run I am surprised you don’t use Sweatcoins!
My sister mentioned that to me years about. I tried it for like a few days then got bored of it and deleted it, lol. I do love charity miles because my miles ran or cycled gives me money off of my purchases at Walgreens due to both being partners.
gotcha – i like sweatcoins so far, but i am invested now. Plus I can donate steps to charities!
Q: HAVE YOU NOTICED THE LOWER FUNCTIONALITY OF APPS ON YOUR SMART PHONE?
Yes (4 votes) – 67%
No (2 votes) – 33%
Q: DO YOU USE APPLICATIONS BEYOND GPS ON YOUR SMART PHONE?
Yes (4 votes) – 67%
No (2 votes) – 33%
I generally don’t use any apps on my phone … first time I don’t need them the second time I can’t use them ….
you do use GPS on the phone, right? but I do understand. They can be hard to learn!
However, I really use GPS but only occasionally …. sometimes I look at a street at home … I use navigation in my car
fair enough, we use what we need after all!!!
I agree with you, my friend
thanks pal! it is always good to know our limits!
I have some apps loaded on my phone. These are the applications I use.
those are very important. Do you have the same apps on your computer? or just the ones on the phone?
I have only a few apps I use. The “Find My” allows me to keep track of certain people. 🙂 I have a weather app, Maps and GoodRx, just in case.
we use what we need! i am curious because of the evolution of the phone!
I am still learning the options on my phone.
that maybe the harder thing overall. I know that there are so many optoins, so many programs out there now.
It is true mobile apps are limited specially office. They offer basic functions but they come in handy when it’s not possible to be on computer.
I also use heart rate monitor because of my heart’s rhythm which fluctuates, suffering from angina.
ah, now you brought in a great point, medical apps! those can be critical!
Yes, I have read many people have benefited from the medical apps.
i use two almost every day, they are very useful!!!
That is good. Sorry, I have to.cause a stir but I have done it intentionally because as a technology expert I would love to hear your opinion or even an article about it.
Why do apps especially Google apps require so many permissions when it is evident some permissions are not necessary? Example, why would a game app require contact permission?
that is because the EU and the US have been pushing them to improve phone security!
I see. But they request too many permissions that people wonder why need many permissions
first I completely agree. But, the reality is they have to balance risk. Cellphones and tablets are not always or even often connected to the network. Or they are connected to two or more networks at the same time.
With a corporate network, I use the concept of VPN to connect to the network remotely. That is more secure, I can monitor and manage that connection.
with a cell phone we don’t often VPN.