As people start receiving their pre-ordered T-Mobile G1 phones, they are going to be very disappointed to find that the 50+ applications that were reported in the Android Market have now been stripped down to only 13. Many of the top applications that have been reviewed already will not be there.
While we are not sure why Google has decided to do this, it does not seem like a coincidence; more than likely it has something to do with customers receiving their G1’s today. It may be because they want to cut down on initial bandwidth usage for the launch, other theories are that Google may be doing a last minute quality check on the applications to ensure all work really well on launch day. Why do you guys think they took down so many applications last minute?
See below for a full list of currently available applications.
AccuWeather.com
Plusmo College Football Live
Myspace Mobile
imeem for Android
Plusmo Pro Football Live
BlueBrush
Maverick
MyCloset
Cab4ME Light
e-ventr
TuneWiki
The Weather Channel
BreadCrumbz
Buzzd
Thanks a lot Google.
Myspace Mobile
Plusmo Pro Football Live
The Weather Channel
TuneWiki
If I had to guess I'd have to say its a last minute quality check or they're working on getting everything ready for the launch, which is still 2 DAYS AWAY.
Myspace Mobile
Plusmo Pro Football Live
The Weather Channel
TuneWiki
I mean not having a video player was such a dealbreaker for me, and then I heard about the open source app, and thought maybe they left that functionality out to show the App Store works.
And then they took it away. And ShopSavvy was by far the most talked about App in the news and the most common app demos by T-Mobile and Google themselves.
And it's also gone.
I LOVE the phone, but it really seems they don't have this together very well.
Maybe they should have waited till next quarter to put it out.
But I guess to get those holiday dollars you'll do whatever you have to.
Ugh.
But did I mention....AWESOME phone.
I mean not having a video player was such a dealbreaker for me, and then I heard about the open source app, and thought maybe they left that functionality out to show the App Store works.
And then they took it away. And ShopSavvy was by far the most talked about App in the news and the most common app demos by T-Mobile and Google themselves.
And it's also gone.
I LOVE the phone, but it really seems they don't have this together very well.
Maybe they should have waited till next quarter to put it out.
But I guess to get those holiday dollars you'll do whatever you have to.
Ugh.
But did I mention....AWESOME phone.
Again guys, they had scheduled maintenance on the Market for today, trying to sort things out before the official launch, which is still 2 days away. *IF* it's still like this on Wednesday, then I'd say throw a hissy fit, but not before, hehe.
I'm sure they have their reasons.. we will see if they are back up in a couple of days...
I knew google was going to screw us one way or another, free apps sounded to good to be true, they will have all the meaningless apps out for free but when quality apps start to release like AIM client app, facebook or video players they will charge us
I mean im not into the waiting game, Ill rather have all the apps out now with a fee, they are doing nothing but playing games with the public
sad
the OS just came out (technically it hasn't yet), give it some time ffs...
I knew google was going to screw us one way or another, free apps sounded to good to be true, they will have all the meaningless apps out for free but when quality apps start to release like AIM client app, facebook or video players they will charge us
I mean im not into the waiting game, Ill rather have all the apps out now with a fee, they are doing nothing but playing games with the public
Google has yet to screw anyone over ever as far as I know. These apps were all up until earlier today, and today was a scheduled maintenance day (I'm not assuming, found that on the tmobile forums by an actual administrator).
FFS dude, be patient. If its not all nice and shiny again by Wednesday then you can whine.
Looks like an update to the Andoid Market is coming on the 20th. I'm not aware of the changes exactly, but it will require that you re-download any applications you may have downloaded before that point. Remember, the applications are free for the time being so there's no risk of being charged for the downloads. I just wanted you to be aware.
Google has yet to screw anyone over ever as far as I know. These apps were all up until earlier today, and today was a scheduled maintenance day (I'm not assuming, found that on the tmobile forums by an actual administrator).
FFS dude, be patient. If its not all nice and shiny again by Wednesday then you can whine.
What's today date?
What's the official Launch date?
...but lets try to keep this thread civil
...We're all here just looking for info...No need for arguments...
I'm gonna have to keep the G1 sealed up in the UPS box until this app "oops" gets worked out. We'll see if 10/22 really does bring back the apps. Any phone that won't play video out of the box in 2008 is essentially DOA to me. I mean good grief, I had a Sprint Sanyo 8100 that had a video player hard-coded in 2005! I kinda miss that phone, actually.
So if Tmo/Google want good word of mouth from me, they will be making with the VLC/Media Player Classic-type proggies right quick . . .
Everything in the Android market prior to release date is beta, the market is even beta. When the phone is released on the 22nd it should have alot more on the market and will no longer be beta.
Remember, the official launch is the 22nd.
How are you being screwed? When did Google say that the Android Market would be up and running with a gauranteed list of apps available on 10/20/2008?
So the incredible shrinking app store is bound to rattle a few already-rattled nerves, yes?
So the incredible shrinking app store is bound to rattle a few already-rattled nerves, yes?
you going to the launch party or getting it in the mail?
You guys are awesome! Tracking this post is way better than any T.V. show. NEXT!
Thank you Mr. Developer Sir for the Olive Branch/reassuring words.
You guys are awesome! Tracking this post is way better than any T.V. show. NEXT!
Honestly, I have friends who berate my BB Curve and talk about the cool new phone that came out that only makes phone calls. I was thinking a few minutes ago what people did 50 years ago as they waiting for "Ma Bell" to release the newest 20lb rotary telephone.
Oooh, what earth tone will we get next? Perhaps mauve? Baby blue? How loud will the ringer be? How about the spring tension on the rotary dial?
Seriously,
Ryan
Haha, just kidding, but seriously, thats what these guys sound like.. Its like a little kid getting to go somewhere his mom didn't want him to go, and then when he's there he wants to buy something and she says no. He then says its the worst day of his life and hates his mother.. I guess nothing can ever be good enough for some people.
Hmm, you're right . . . let's talk about the Election and Politics. Then we'll surely get along, remain calm, and keep everything in perspective.
I used to have arguments with Apple IIe users about why my Commodore 64 was better. Nuff said.
Are you sure that 13 applications have a line running through them? Surely one meant "stripped".
As for the cause, I'm thinking Google is integrating a payment mechanism and the removed apps will require some form of payment in order to function.
Are you sure that 13 applications have a line running through them? Surely one meant "stripped".
As for the cause, I'm thinking Google is integrating a payment mechanism and the removed apps will require some form of payment in order to function.
**** Late Breaking New..Shop Savvy is Back Up (as of 9pm EST). So put down the down the gun / razor blade and save the suicide note for something worthwhile. See that slideout QWERTY really will come in handy for you freakin cry babies.
I used to have arguments with Apple IIe users about why my Commodore 64 was better. Nuff said.
Yeah! Joe the Plumber is going to have to pay higher taxes and theres no apps for his G1. " MY GOD, WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TOO"
updated:
lezombi @ Oct 20th 2008 5:31PM
It was planned to happen. It has been known by people for a week that many of the apps would be taken down and would need to be re downloaded. Here is the reason why:
quote:
"We just sent Google the latest production version of ShopSavvy. Previous versions weren't digitally signed properly (still using the debug cert), and didn't have all the meta-data that the marketplace requires. Google let us slide for the press-preview period, but now it's time to lock it down and make everyone follow the rules. I suspect most of the other apps were in the same state as we are, so, you should be seeing them pop back up in the marketplace as everyone gets their final releases sent in to Google." by jasonhudgins
Thats from the comments of Android Community on that same post Engadget is referring to"
endquote
http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/20/g...ones-leaves-j/
"We just heard that for the first 90 days after purchase, all apps from the T-Mobile Marketplace (or whatever they're calling their App Store) will be free for phone buyers."
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/l...new-york-city/
"We just heard that for the first 90 days after purchase, all apps from the T-Mobile Marketplace (or whatever they're calling their App Store) will be free for phone buyers."
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/l...new-york-city/
yes, but in most cases it's up to the developer to decide if they want to contribute to those free apps. I say most cases because I would imagine that part of the requirement of the developers challenge required a submission ijn the market (could be wrong on that)
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