37 Signals does it right with mobile

A perfect example of what should be done. It doesn't take a company with the power of Google to create a proper web app. A small team can recreate a good app too. The need for a native app is just not there. The team at 37 signals have opted to not have 4+ versions of a basecamp mobile (ala 1990's) and instead take advantage of the technology available right now. This is why web apps are where it's at. As a regular basecamp user, I can say this app is good. I'm only missing the ability to reorder the todo lists at the moment. I'm sure that'll make it's way in there in a later release. The best part, Apple doesn't regulate web apps. There isn't a wait to get the release out there. cap deploy. done! I'm sure the thought of apple possibly being able to take 30% of revenue from signups or subscriptions in app at some point in the future is another good reason to establish a precedent that the web app is the way to go. Most apps can turn into a web app (as I pointed out in a previous post). Who's next? I would like to see access to the camera through the browser. Do you hear me apple and google android teams? Flash can do it. Just sayin'! http://37signals.com/svn/posts/2761-launch-basecamp-mobile
Steven02/24/2011 13:34

Phonegap (phonegap.com) was able to access the camera on the iPhone previously, though it appears to be broken at the moment. Probably works with Android, though.

Evil Buck03/02/2011 16:40

yea, I've seen phone gap. But that's pretty much just to allow web developers to avoid objective-c. You still have the app store and distribution to worry about. My point was that most apps could be web apps that can be accessed across mobile devices without reprogramming in their chosen language or approval from the app store or marketplace. Updates can be delivered at will, and on the next page load would be delivered.

Evil Buck01/04/2012 04:21

Tada!

Evil Buck01/04/2012 04:23

Once more!!!

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