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
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