Android :: How App Reviews Are Handled In Android / Blackberry?
Aug 17, 2010
I am considering writing a mobile application for one of the following mobile platforms One area which I am struggling to get more information about is how app reviews are handled in the app stores on these platforms. In particular, I am trying to answer the following questions: Are app reviews moderated for spam/offensive language? Are app reviews ever "aged"? This could mean discarding old reviews or weighting them lower when calculating an average rating. Does publishing a new version of the app cause old reviews to be discarded?
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Apr 19, 2010
I'd say the worst bar none is Gizmodo. They could have just farmed the review out to any mac site and got the same result. Best so far goes to First look review: HTC DROID Incredible from Verizon Wireless | Smartphones and Cell Phones | ZDNet.com where he compares it to the Nexus one and even talks about custom ROMs.
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May 29, 2009
I've got something simple where I want to raise an AlertDialog after catching this keypress:
CODE:............................
The interesting thing here is that when you hit the back button, you *do* see the AlertDialog for a split second, but then you're back at the previous screen you were at. Almost as if the system is hellbent on sending the user back to the previous screen, regardless of what the developer has constructed around this event. I'm using 1.5r2 here.
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Oct 14, 2010
I find the force close Report option very useful as a developer- the stack trace is really useful to see and I've been able to solve many bugs by using it. However, there are places in my app where (quite rightly) I've used a try/catch statement to handle Exceptions. The problem being, that this prevents a force close and so I can't get the data of the error, which would be helpful for bug fixing or even just giving better error messages. Is there any way to report an Exception which has been handled? And which version of Android did the Report option come about in?
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May 3, 2010
HTC Droid Incredible Smartphone Review | Macworld Macworld Reviews Incredible - Read user reviews
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Jan 20, 2010
I recently came over from using a Blackberry (and using the Blackberry Messenger app), and I am wondering what you all might suggest as an easy way to briefly send quick messages (not using SMS or email) that would be easy to set up on my end and for my Blackberry friends.Currently I do not have any chat systems or instant messaging systems set up (as never used any of that before), so I am hoping you can make your suggestions very simple to understand and set up. I'm somewhat new to all this technology, but I am anxious to learn.
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Jul 14, 2010
Is there or could there ever be a blackberry messenger app to txt other blackberry devices. That txting app only blackberry's have?Reason I'm curious is a lot of my friends unfortunately have blackberry's.
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Jan 23, 2009
I posted a demo this morning, I got 2 downloads and 7 reviews (I don't know how thats possible) but how can I "read" the reviews if you don't have the phone?
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Dec 14, 2009
I know this has to be really simple, and I'm just not seeing it, but how do you leave a review for an app? I've tried going to Android Market and I've tried looking through the Market app on my phone to see if I can review apps there, but I'm just not seeing anything.
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Dec 30, 2009
I, for the life of me, can't figure out how to write reviews for apps! Can I please get some help?
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May 20, 2010
I am relatively new to Android so I don't know if this has been debated to death. I have seen quite a few apps reviewed in the Market where people (1) bash the app in a really negative way and (2) endorse a competing app.
IMO, this is bad for the Android community. I doubt many of the people here do this but, anyhow, on a soapbox for a minute... First, it's a little like spamming up someone else's web page. Also... it just irks me because I would equate it to the Pepsi distributor walking into the store and plastering Coke displays with Pepsi coupons. It isn't fair play if it's done by a competitor. Second, even if it's not done by a competitor, I don't think it serves any valuable purpose. We have other ways to get app recommendations, including AndroidForums.com, and to compare and contrast apps. Hell, create a posterous blog if you want to do comparison app reviews. Third, apps often go through many iterations before they're satisfactory to the developer. Maybe some app doesn't measure up to your favorite but the Market is a poor outlet for that opinion; it's just plain rude to the developer who probably invested a substantial amount of time and money into making the app.
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Aug 8, 2010
Ever noticed that all reviews are fairly glowing? I've tried to post a polite review that is less than spectacular and it has never been published. They are white washing reviews.
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Nov 8, 2009
I'd like to dedicate this thread specifically to the evaluations and feedback for various notepads and notepads that sync.
I'd like to keep this separate from ToDo lists, lists, tasks, task lists, etc. as I've dedicated that to another thread ( Todo Lists - Tasks - Lists - Task Lists - Evaluations and Reviews ).
Doing a search for notepads on the Android Market comes up with so many results. Rather than downloading and trying out so many, I'd like to know which notepad is recommended.
I've been searching for notepads that sync - preferably with Google Notebook. Google notebook isn't very popular these days and they appear to be phasing it out and gearing users towards Google Docs.
On the iPod Touch (and iPhone of course), I've been using an App called gNotes which syncs with my Google Notebook. However, I haven't been able to find any Android applications that sync with Google Notebook.
I did, however, find at least a couple of Apps that sync with Google Docs.
Notepads that Sync with Google Docs
I've experimented with two:
Gdocs Notepad with Sync
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-mobdev-notepadgdocs-qAAB.aspx
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Gdocs notepad is a basic and simple application that creates a dedicated folder on your Google Docs and syncs basic text notes. Pretty basic and straightforward.
Gdocs
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This is an App that syncs with Google Docs, lists all your Google Docs, allows you read/view/edit most of your Google Docs, etc.
Other Notepads?
What are some other notepads you've downloaded and/or experimented with?
I've been reading up on:
Notepad with Sync:
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Seems similar to GDocs Notepad with Sync. However, it syncs to Helipad - Product overview , not your Google Account. I didn't bother downloading this because one commenter mentioned that the Application was great, but helicoid wasn't, so she switched to Google Notepad with Sync.
3banana Notes:
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I haven't downloaded this, but this is a 4-1/2-Star App that seems to sync with the Google Account.
Note Everything:
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I haven't downloaded this. Curious to know how users here rate and evaluate this.
Please comment on other Notepad Apps. Please indicate if they
1) Sync
2) If sync, syncs to Google notebook, Google Docs, some other website.
3) Does not Sync
4) Sends or uploads to Facebook, Twitter, copies text to Gmail, Email client, etc.
5) Offers folders
6) Other unique features
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May 14, 2010
Does anyone else's incredible squeak while being handled?If I tighten my grip even a little while holding it in my palm, it squeaks. It happens on the sides at the top of the phone, the side of the phone, and the bottom of the phone. The squeaking at the top and bottom of the phone aren't too bad, but it's pretty loud on the side.It's gotten to be very annoying, and I can't figure out why it's doing it. The back cover clearly isn't sitting flush with the rest of the phone and i'm not sure what to do.Should I take the back cover off and try to "tighten" it up on the side?
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Jun 4, 2010
This is for those that bought their HTC EVOs on launch day. Give reviews of the store you purchased from. Also give us your review of the phone itself. I will be posting mines in a few. Great phone so far.
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Jun 7, 2010
Here are some reviews I made that may be helpful to some, especially Noobs or those who haven't purchased the phone yet. I'm starting to begin a video blog or something along those lines; these are my first review videos. I plan to expand and make more vids now that the phone has been released to the masses. Let me know if there are any things you'd like to see reviewed. Thanks in advance for your support viewing my vids YouTube - Royalone31's Channel
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Jul 19, 2010
I am not trying to piss people off so please dont get mad at me for these reviews, I didn't write them. It is frustrating to me to see such bad reviews after I spent money on this phone..Makes me think twice if I should just go back to my Incredible..I do like the Screen, the keyboard, stock texting, camera but I do notice some of the lag they talk about and I do miss some of the HTC widgets. Motorola Droid X smartphone powerful but not all that impressive - Product Reviews - MiamiHerald.com Motorola Droid X Review Motorola Droid X review Engadget
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May 20, 2010
Early HTC Evo 4G reviews are rolling in - Yahoo! News
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Aug 12, 2010
Is it because most of the hardware is the same as X and the design is very similar to the Droid 1, that media interest is low? Seems the only people pushing this device are a few Android blogs. This is compared to previously launch devices for Droid 1, X, EVO and Inc.Even the posts in this forum are kind of low, compared to the original Droid, the Inc, the EVO and the X. Lack of media reviews and total preliminary posts here suggests the Droid 2 is being treated as as a Droid 1 refresh, hence the lack of high interest.I would consider the Droid 2, IF the sound output from the 3.5mm jack is louder and better range than the Droid 1 and X.
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Jul 8, 2010
Game loft recently (kind of) released ten (not counting Asphalt 5) high caliber games onto Android, ported form the iPhone versions. These game must be bought from Gameloft's website, where there are no free trials and no refunds. At first, some of the games weren't working right on certain phones. However, I messaged them about this, and they said they have fixed all of the games for all phones. I have been able to get nine of ten to work on my HTC Incredible (more on that later). Since there are no trials, and no refunds, I have decided to review all of the games to help future consumers out. While these versions are iPhone ports, they are still different and have their own sets of features (and glitches), so iPhone specific reviews won't do. These are all played on my Incredible, but I can confirm all (nine not eight) work on my dad's Droid too. Each game costs $5. Click on the games' names to go to the information and download pages.I want to make sure to fully play through a game before reviewing it. I will post reviews as I finish games. These aren't going to be super in depth reviews--just what you need to know. Note: I treat 5/10 as average, not 7/10 like most reviewers. However, these games are of such high quality, you are going to think I am treating 7/10 as average.
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Apr 28, 2010
Dunno if any of you guys watch G4TV or Attack of the Show but they reviewed it today. Its nothing we don't already know but figured you guys would enjoy the link/clip.
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Aug 9, 2010
My wife and I are on Sprint with Curves and were looking at the Evo and Epic.I am trying to find the best place to start when comparing BB features to the appropriate Android feature.Is there a place for Android for dummies?
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Sep 26, 2010
So, I'm currently a BlackBerry (9700, for the record) user, seriously considering switching to an android device. I'm sure everyone here can account for the various ways an android phone is superior to a BlackBerry, and I'm pretty familiar with them. What's been holding me back though, are the minor productivity tweaks a BlackBerry provides that seemingly don't have a match on android devices. Am I wrong on these? Have others made the jump and found no difference? Specifically: Dedicated hotkeys of sorts -- I'm a pretty heavy business user, so I make ridiculously extensive use of my calendar/scheduler. No matter what I'm doing at the moment, I'm able to jump to my calendar with a single button press and see my entire week's worth of appointments. If I need to add something, I can schedule an appointment in under 5 seconds all the way through. To be honest, that's probably the only hotkey I use, but the ability to do this in an instant no matter what's in my way is rather important for me -- are there any equivalents on android phones? Through my research I've noticed a lack of hardware hotkeys. Is there any software solution that could at least compare?.....
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Nov 7, 2009
I am looking to hear from those who switched from Blackberry to Android. What are your comments, what are the things you miss most or you are completely happy with no regrets. I saw the e-mail client on Android, it is just like gmail, which is OK, but where does it store e-mails, Blackberry had a problem of not being able to store e-mails on external memory, therefore it took up space on device storage. But I loved its address book and the sync options. I know everything else is superior to blackberry but the most important thing for me is the e-mail and connectivity/sync. Otherwise I will wait for the newer WM phone that will be coming out on T-Mobile (HD2 I think) as I know WM has a very good e-mail client.
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Apr 19, 2010
A couple of the reviews refer to the app space and say that none of the 8gb is for apps and you are constrained to the rom. This makes no sense, based on the 768mb free storage showing up in snapshots of some of the reviews. Logic is taking a hit here:
1. 768mb shows free for storage
2. Internal media memory shows 6.6gb
3. If 8gb flash, about 7.8 should show free (not 6.6)
4. If apps are constrained to the 512mb rom (as reviews state), the OS and preinstalled apps would take up space, so 220mb or less would be free with Android 2.1 and the Sense UI
5. 768mb free on a 512mb rom is impossible- even excluding how much space the OS and preinstalled apps take.
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Oct 28, 2009
I WAS eyeing the iphone , but when I found out about Droid , I became very interested , much more than iphone. I completely believe in anything os. I can not buy or commit to anything without a bunch of reviews and , of course full specs. So when waited patiently for the countdown to end , I was hoping for an unveiling with meat. Now I've spent an hour and a half everywhere online, but nothing is really new. Has anyone seen an official spec sheet, final copy? I've seen the one that got posted by mistake last week on verizon , but has either motorola or verizon posted anything official? How about reviews, will they come after the 6th, or sooner?
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Mar 3, 2010
I got a cheap screen protector and hard case from ebay and am not happy with it, the screen protector bubbles and is a fingerprint magnet. the hard case is just too bulky.
wanted to get some user reviews on both Zagg invisible shield and BodyGuardz. Mainly concerned with how they hold up and how the look through the shield and how fingerprints are.
links below.
ZAGG | invisibleSHIELD | HTC Hero (Sprint, Cellular South) Cases, Screen Protectors, Covers, Shields, Skins, Invisible Shield
BodyGuardz for Sprint Hero - BodyGuardz | Skins, Screen Protectors, Covers, Shields, Cases, Clear, Film
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Nov 1, 2009
And wow...they REALLY seemed to like it...
Motorola Droid | Wired.com Product Reviews
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Apr 20, 2014
Not to be a censor police but I am getting annoyed with the play store allowing profanity in the user reviews. This is the third time this past month I saw the f word clear as day. This time just looking up some WiFi scanner called WiFi Analyzer.
There is no way to actually report the review except for spam. Also I need to go into the store to check for updated apps and to read the release notes but if they are going to allow filth in the reviews at least give us the option to not show the reviews. Instead now I have to remember not to scroll down to far.
I can block them on Firefox and Chrome using Ad Block but only on the computer.
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Nov 8, 2009
I'd like to dedicate this thread specifically to the evaluations and feedback for various Todo's, Todo Lists, Tasks, Task Lists, Lists, etc.I'd like to keep this separate from Notepads as I've dedicated that to another thread ( Notepads and Notepad's that sync - Evaluations and Reviews ).Doing a search for Todo's and Tasks on the Android Market comes up with so many results. Rather than downloading and trying out so many, I'd like to know which ToDo's and Task Lists, etc. are recommended.I've been searching for ToDo lists and Astrid is frequently mentioned. Other sync or link to Google Tasks or sync with Google as well.Other ToDo / Task Lists? What are some ToDo / Task you've downloaded and/or experimented with? Please comment on other such productivity Apps. Please indicate if they
1) Offer Multiple Lists
2) Folders
3) Sync
4) Email
5) Offer other unique features
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