So I will ask first if there even is one yet for windows mobile?
Secondly, is there any way to put the chase app for the iphone on our phone?
No and no.
d_a_n_payne said:
So I will ask first if there even is one yet for windows mobile?
Secondly, is there any way to put the chase app for the iphone on our phone?
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No, but if you are any good at programming, or know a programmer that knows cURL, then you can build one, and release it to the community.
It really ticks me off that developers have just stopped considering WM as a device people even use anymore, even for really simple apps like one you are considering. My bank, USAA, has an iPhone app, but no WM app. It's not that hard to to design one, and the underlying code would probably be very similar.
I've been giving some thought of porting my apps to Windows Mobile and iPhone in order to reach a bigger (potential) market.
Just wondering if any Android developers are doing this. And if so, are you getting sales from the ported app?
I don't have any apps to port, so I can't speak from experience, but look at this article:
xttp://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20015799-94.html (change the x in front)
The Android OS has a larger market share of the mobile phone market. If your apps are equally desirable to Android users , I can't think of a reason not to rewrite them from android.
you should port the application. You can see all good application is availiable in different platforms. Like need for speed. It would be good to sale in different platform, otherwise someone will copy your application.
A couple of good points, thank you. It's not like my apps are super-selling right now; I'm more of a "this app is functional" vs. "this app is flashy". Unfortunately, a lot of app buyers want the flashy (or both).
Granted, stuff I've written has only been on the market for 5 days. I'm not sure I want to pick-up 2 more programming languages right now. I'm an unemployed business programmer (COBOL, C++, SQL, DB2 and Oracle databases) trying to earn a little money on the side (or a lot if I can find that "killer" app).
I might just hang with Android for now and try to code some other projects. Then maybe if one takes-off, I can port to other smartphone OS's.
In general, why are complex/in-depth programs not available for Android? In the regards that I recognize that you cant do everything photoshop has to offer using a mobile version of photoshop but is there a reason that there arent multiple applications to make up one complex application available to Android devices?
To simplify: If I wanted to create a .gif image I would have to use my computer/laptop to do that so why isnt there a .gif creator avilable for mobile devices? Is it just simply that the program hasnt been created or that the phone wouldnt be able to handle that much data? If the phone cannot handle this much data would it be easier to create multiple progrmas to handle this?
Its just not really what mobile devices are meant for. When there's a strong demand for this sort of thing it will get made.
Thank you Lakers I've just always been curious about that.
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I am waiting for the hardware to advance more. When things start getting more complex the more processing and memory used. I know the apps I develop today were not possible with my G1 because of the hardware was too slow to keep up. The more the OS, SDK, and hardware advance the more complex apps you will see.
smartphones are leaps and bounds ahead of computers of 20 years ago that were creating / editing gifs.
a gif is just a file format. what's the point of having an indexed image on your phone when you can have the image with millions of colours? there's no need for it, and frankly, no point.
still, feel free to make an app that converts to a gif...
I don't mean like use an aplicacion like VNC or Teamviewer. I mean like literally running it, maybe Windows 8 mobile. Is it posible? I mean, we have the hardware for it.
I don't really know much besides C, C++, and some other pages codes. Never actually worked with ports and stuff but I know it's just a lot of commands, some code language and editing some files. But so again, is it possible?
Has anyone tried it?
I think it is utterly impossible to run and no one has tried I think as far as I no ......
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The tab has the hardware to run WinRT but Microsoft doesn't sell WinRT to you, OEM only. So, porting it is highly illegal (pirating the OS).
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The tab has the hardware to run WinRT but Microsoft doesn't sell WinRT to you, OEM only. So, porting it is highly illegal (pirating the OS).
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Yeah. It's a bit stupid though, because if MS only gets money from licensing WP8 & WinRT then I'm sure many consumers would gladly pay for a license. I should would love to put W8 in my Tab & try out WP8 on my android phone.
As far as I am aware, MS only charges OEMs like $15 per product,
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Yeah. It's a bit stupid though, because if MS only gets money from licensing WP8 & WinRT then I'm sure many consumers would gladly pay for a license. I should would love to put W8 in my Tab & try out WP8 on my android phone.
As far as I am aware, MS only charges OEMs like $15 per product,
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Part of the reason is probably you can't simply install WinRT to a tab. You need to build the ROM for it just like all the Android tabs. The other reason is to avoid the problem Google has it today, some shady Chinese maker slap tablet OS to a VGA screen and barely working resistence touch screen and call it new Tablet for $99. Google can't do anything about it (other than restrict Play Store access) but MS can certainly do it via licensing requirements.
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Part of the reason is probably you can't simply install WinRT to a tab. You need to build the ROM for it just like all the Android tabs. The other reason is to avoid the problem Google has it today, some shady Chinese maker slap tablet OS to a VGA screen and barely working resistence touch screen and call it new Tablet for $99. Google can't do anything about it (other than restrict Play Store access) but MS can certainly do it via licensing requirements.
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I know what you mean, but should Microsoft really care as long as they're getting their licensing money? (ignoring the fact that most Chinese home pcs are illegal ms copies!) but ms licensing requirements are a pretty neat idea. It's cool how all wp's gave the same capacitive button layout & timely updates.
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I know what you mean, but should Microsoft really care as long as they're getting their licensing money? (ignoring the fact that most Chinese home pcs are illegal ms copies!) but ms licensing requirements are a pretty neat idea. It's cool how all wp's gave the same capacitive button layout & timely updates.
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Of course they care. It is called product image and marketing. You can't afford to let a few bad apples ruine it for you. Those who bought the $99 tab in Christmas season will probably never buy another Android tab and send their money to Apple instead. So in the end, it is Google who suffered. Same will be true for Microsoft. Hence why they introduced Surface tablets to show consumers what they'd expect from a WinRT tablet. No wonder Acer is not too happy about it because they are planing some really cheap worthless WinRT tablets.
If MS can't get positive reactions from consumers for its WinRT tablets, they will not be able to march into the market where Apple iPads dominate today. That means no market share, no sales and no license income.
BTW: Even if you'd be able to run WinRT, all windows (x86/X64) apps woundn't run more on it.
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BTW: Even if you'd be able to run WinRT, all windows (x86/X64) apps woundn't run more on it.
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You won't get good UX with those classic Windows apps any way because they are designed for mouse and keyboard, not touch. The only exception is the new Office 2013 which you will get a copy included in WinRT tablet.
Please note that windows apps compiled with .NET Framework can potentially work with WinRT if it doesn't require native code. Existing apps need to be re-compiled to ARM instruction set in order to run on WinRT desktop mode.
Better to ask can you run Android apps on Windows 8...
Check out Microsoft Surface..new line of tablets.
Sweet..
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I think it's not possible.
I'm looking at the 950XL as it seems to have all the specs of the Nexus 6P but also includes USB 3.1, which is very important to me (I currently have a Note 3 which needs upgrading).
Project Astoria quite interests me; can you use any Android App with this, or just certain ones?
One thing I like about Android is the ability to flash ROMs; I don't think there's anything like this with Windows is there?
(Slightly dodgy topic to talk about) On Android I can just search for an app adding the word 'apk' on Google and download it for free. Is there anyway to do this on Windows?
I used to run Windows Mobile and before that Windows CE, before switching to Android
I just saw your question. Here is some of what I know. As of right now there is an app called 'bluestack' that allows you to run apks as if on android with google services this is a win 8 app though.
There are plus' and minus' here.
1. The feature that makes what you that interested in are win universal apps. That announced by MS is supposed to be repackaged Android apks and converted to universal apps. They then would use Windows services. (a minus or a plus depending on preferences)
2. Blue stack (and its alternatives)may need to be updated to a win 10 universal app. The biggest upside to the 950/xl are that dual booting maybe possible. And a full emulation is possible almost like having 2 phones in one. I say that because of how windows runs or promises to run. With win10 it should be a hackers/tinkerers/dev dream. Leading to more of the apps you may want to port over.
3. Porting maybe possible with the tools MS provide. You maybe able to repackage apks on your own into win10 universal apps.
4.this is the last thing. You maybe able to enjoy 3rd party win10 apps. There are alternatives to twitter for example on windows but no actual Twitter app which some say are better than Twitter's actual app. Also some reporters have said that microsoft are offer to build apps(official) for companies like Twitter and then hand it over to them and they then take over maintenance. But that hasn't worked so far.
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Many thanks for your reply. I've been reading a lot, trying to get my head around the new Windows Phone experience. It seems vastly different from what I used to have on my HTC HD2, which was my last Windows Phone.
One app I use a lot and I find useful is Truecaller, it tells you who's calling, even if you don't have their number in your phone. I presume this needs some sort of integration with the OS. I wonder if Project Astoria offers this level of integration.
My last windows phone was also the HD2 and I've used android ever since. I recently bought a lumia so I could try windows 10 preview. There are a couple of things I miss:
- the ability to transfer files to/from my NAS through WiFi without having to go through a pc
- swipe keyboard doesn't work in some places, eg works in messaging but not in browser
- android .nomedia facility
- banking - my bank is HSBC and they don't have a windows app
If the 950x windows 10 version fixes the first two of these then that will be my next phone.
My banking app also isnt on WP10.
I also like to use DOSbox to play old games on my phone.
Also Torque for hooking up to cars ECU via a bluetooth OBD2 reader.
No Starbucks app
I also use my LG Gwatch to receive notification on my wrist at work. As Im not allowed to get my phone, this is a very very handy feature for me.
I think I'm too invested in Android right now. I am a real Windows 10 Phone wannabe though. I wish I could afford both the Nexus 6P and Lumia 950XL.
Windows Lumia 950xl check every check in the box for what i want in a smartphone on the hardware side... But my issues is that i know that you can port apps over but how many official apps from ios and android made it to the windows store. Once they have app they will have me as a new consumer
https://youtu.be/P2wKJK5cr3M
https://youtu.be/Eu3EMS4dvv8
Look at these vids, they can give you an idea of what to expect with w10 mobile
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Hey folks,
I figured this thread would be a good place to ask since it already existed. A little background. I'm a heavily entrenched Android user since the Evo 4G days and have service with several telecoms and own several phones as well. I saw the new presentation and I was really impressed, however, I need some help to see if the switch is right for me.
1) I use Google Voice to manage all of my numbers and phones. I heard that Skype doesn't allow number Port In, however, does allow forwarding. Does anyone know if this is true? Why don't they allow number Port In? Is it coming in the future? Any creative solutions around this?
2) I don't own a P.C., so Continuum really intrigues me. I've always owned PlayStation and loved being able to stream my PlayStation to my Sony phones and play remotely. Would I be able to stream XBoxOne to my phone and use Continuum to play on a monitor? What about streaming to a T.V. for Netflix or other apps like that?
3) I'm really interested in turning my home "smart". I know that Android has a big IoT platform and it'll be great with NEST and the other things they have coming down the pipeline. What about Windows? Is there a platform available? What products support it? Can it all be phone controlled and do apps exist for them?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated as I'm sure there are others in my boat who might have similar questions.
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2015/09/18/elephone-vowney-dual-boots-android-and-windows-10-for-299/
Guys i thought this may also be useful to keep in mind. There maybe a US compatible version at some point.
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UserDemos said:
Hey folks,
I figured this thread would be a good place to ask since it already existed. A little background. I'm a heavily entrenched Android user since the Evo 4G days and have service with several telecoms and own several phones as well. I saw the new presentation and I was really impressed, however, I need some help to see if the switch is right for me.
1) I use Google Voice to manage all of my numbers and phones. I heard that Skype doesn't allow number Port In, however, does allow forwarding. Does anyone know if this is true? Why don't they allow number Port In? Is it coming in the future? Any creative solutions around this?
2) I don't own a P.C., so Continuum really intrigues me. I've always owned PlayStation and loved being able to stream my PlayStation to my Sony phones and play remotely. Would I be able to stream XBoxOne to my phone and use Continuum to play on a monitor? What about streaming to a T.V. for Netflix or other apps like that?
3) I'm really interested in turning my home "smart". I know that Android has a big IoT platform and it'll be great with NEST and the other things they have coming down the pipeline. What about Windows? Is there a platform available? What products support it? Can it all be phone controlled and do apps exist for them?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated as I'm sure there are others in my boat who might have similar questions.
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So in theory you can do this with windows phone right now. remember one windows isn't anything new. windows 8.1 is on the xbox one. And you can use the pass through feature on any windows device. On windows 10, its all the same, even on mobile because on phone it is full windows running (just slightly different ui, right now if windows 10 on desktop is told its on an under 6inch screen it locks into mobile or atleast the apps do, per windows weekly). Even though it is mobile you could run full photo shop on the phone with a couple of hacks. The one issue is Windows doesn't run well on Arm processors snapdragon 810 and 808... Look out also for a zenfone 2 running Windows 10 mobile. Also the is some one hacking the zenfone to port windows 10.
My dream is for the test windows 10 mobile rom that was being tested on xiaomi mi4 could get ported.
Also microsoft has debated on creating a rom that's flashable to android devices. That helps them get the 1billion user goal. And also attract devs and hacking enthusiasts.
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So this is full Windows 10? But on ARM?
Could I install and run any programs that I can install on my laptop then?
Does the phone have some kind of x86 to ARM translator?
No, it is not full Win10.
It only runs "universal" apps (the successor of the "metro" apps of windows 8/8.1/10)...
Truecaller is already available on win10 mobile. It shows info about who is calling but also can act as your call and text message spam filter, a feature I don't think they have on Android.
I broke my Icon unfortunately so can't post screenshots.
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I'm in the same boat. The 950 checks all my boxes hardware wise, but I do think it'll be hard to switch.
What I am doing is getting a Lumia 640, pretty cheap from BB: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/at-t-go...lack/9231014.p?id=1219701750248&skuId=9231014
Figure that would be a good device to test everything out on and see if I can make the switch. And I could probably sell it in a few months to close to what I paid for it.
Indeed fantastic price.
If my 950 XL proves (too) good, I might get a cheapo previous model so that my wife also switches.
(and only keep my Z4 Tablet LTE - that is getting Marshmallow soon - to keep contact with Android)
I actually waited to the last minute if a really serious device comes out this year from Android and only three came "close but no cigar" (the others far behind including the Note5, a series I used to be a fan and they stupidly killed by turning to a fashion series like S series):
- LG V10. I don't like the little screen (mostly the awkward positioning and that is not AMOLED but is always on - which kind of defeats the concept) and I don't care about the two selfie cams. Also you make it tough. Why not water resistant (at least) also?
- Z5 Premium. I always liked the Z series, but they failed to really advance it and now you can even call it ugly. 4K for a non-4K ready world is just a nice selling bullet. You put a super-MP camers, with no OIS and a simple single LED flash. Goofy.
- Moto X Force. No biometrics at all? In 2015? (also I kind of fear Moto as a brand for years now)
Anyway... few more days to a month to see if we made the right choice.
Love my Windows 10 1511 update that has extras to support coexistense with Win 10 phone...
MSFT don't screw this.
I started with windows hacking until I bought a HTC evo 4g. I have had 4 nexus devices and currently on the nexus 6. When the 950xl becomes available i am ditching the 6 for windows again after several years of android. Just out grew android. It was fun buy going back to where it all started.
No, only universal apps are able to run on Arm and X86 Plattform. W10 is similar on Arm and X86 but all Apps / Programms has to do the step and create Universal Apps while also Microsoft seems to work on Phones which are based on X86 CPU.
So this is a first step into the future which will provide same stuff on Desktop, Tablet and Phones. While Android has no Desktop OS and Apple has IOS and MAC OS seperated, Microsoft did the next step to Melt all worlds together. Now it is on us to support this way and on them to work continously to improve the process.
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No, only universal apps are able to run on Arm and X86 Plattform. W10 is similar on Arm and X86 but all Apps / Programms has to do the step and create Universal Apps while also Microsoft seems to work on Phones which are based on X86 CPU.
So this is a first step into the future which will provide same stuff on Desktop, Tablet and Phones. While Android has no Desktop OS and Apple has IOS and MAC OS seperated, Microsoft did the next step to Melt all worlds together. Now it is on us to support this way and on them to work continously to improve the process.
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I feel windows mobile will make a come back.
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I feel windows mobile will make a come back.
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Totally agree and i don't like the way Samsung is heading, no microsSD, removable battery etc.
MS is no Saint with privacy, but Google is ignoring us users more and more.
A bought a 950xl just a few days ago.
Having a Android device for years, this Lumia is fun, new etc.
Although i must say, the available / working apps is a bit....
Anyone has a working Tapatalk yet?
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Totally agree and i don't like the way Samsung is heading, no microsSD, removable battery etc.
MS is no Saint with privacy, but Google is ignoring us users more and more.
A bought a 950xl just a few days ago.
Having a Android device for years, this Lumia is fun, new etc.
Although i must say, the available / working apps is a bit....
Anyone has a working Tapatalk yet?
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Yes, apps, always been lacking there. I have a feeling that's gonna change. Windows phone hacking & development is coming back. I will hold on to my nexus and gonna get the 950xl
KeesStolk said:
Totally agree and i don't like the way Samsung is heading, no microsSD, removable battery etc.
MS is no Saint with privacy, but Google is ignoring us users more and more.
A bought a 950xl just a few days ago.
Having a Android device for years, this Lumia is fun, new etc.
Although i must say, the available / working apps is a bit....
Anyone has a working Tapatalk yet?
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Same for me, I used Sammy phones for some years now and it seems they lost the track more and more. For sure there is a need for more apps but its a bit a Chicken and Egg thing. If you ask Software companies they tell you that there are not enough Windows phones to make it worth to develop a APP and if you ask customers they tell you that there are not enough apps to make it worth buying a Windows Phone... Actually I see Windows Phones appear in more and more companies where they replace IPhones. ALso the Bridge Projects seems to be more promissing then the Astoria one. For us as WP users we must not care about as most good apps exist for IOS and ANdroid at the same time. If the porting from IOS work good, we will get a lot of apps soon. The rest is on Microsoft then, they have to motivate companies to create a lot of universal apps. Actually the 950/950XL seems to be the only phones with some inovation right now. Lets see end of 2016 where we are.
I forget to mention that there exist a Tapatalk app and it works. Not that good but it works and do the job.