offering free or ad-supported versions of a paid app is not in hands of google or Apple. developers need to decide upon that. the thing is that apple users are supposed to be more used to paying for apps so most paid apps do not have a free or ad-supported version. example? angry birds. google android paid apps sort of became a liability after google dropped the test time to just 15 minutes. it used to be 24 hours earlier. people like to test out apps before deciding to pay for them. this is why swiftkey has been so successful with its paid version. they have a very capable free version that lets you test out the app thoroughly. develop a good app and offer an easy way to test out the full capabilities of the app and people would pay for it.
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shatrughan
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oh baby , have we come a long way in cells
1st cell 95-96 moto 7500
https://imgur.com/rq0wR
honorable mentions from 96 to 2000
siemens s4 [ one of the best cells i have used, long haul battery, plus you could knock someone out by a quick blow on the head with that cell
https://imgur.com/aRDOY
moto v8088 smallest cell in the world at time in 99, 2000, plus WAP and welcome to webz on phone.
https://imgur.com/cF1ii
changed a lot of them in early 2000 till but these 2 stand out , Samsung T-100 and D 500, plus went on edge and welcome to the world of MMS and faster net , kept a few Nokia's too
https://imgur.com/NwBeq
https://imgur.com/3JMu3
2006 to 2010 , smart phones arrived well not really smart but some good ones.
moto a1200 one the most stylish cell of that time,
https://imgur.com/KSMMs
then a nokia e55
https://imgur.com/03l22
then nokia n97
https://imgur.com/JaGf5
2009 to now
BB Bold 9000,
https://imgur.com/nwIRv
moved on HTC desire HD
https://imgur.com/RV9sn
and currently on SG note and
https://imgur.com/vEUCK
and next one is going to be
GN 2.
https://imgur.com/ZAsxu
changed a lot models in mid 2000's , some nokia ones cannot remember the model numbers now
this one area of tech which has really loved fast in last 4 or 5 years !!!
1st cell 95-96 moto 7500
https://imgur.com/rq0wR
honorable mentions from 96 to 2000
siemens s4 [ one of the best cells i have used, long haul battery, plus you could knock someone out by a quick blow on the head with that cell
https://imgur.com/aRDOY
moto v8088 smallest cell in the world at time in 99, 2000, plus WAP and welcome to webz on phone.
https://imgur.com/cF1ii
changed a lot of them in early 2000 till but these 2 stand out , Samsung T-100 and D 500, plus went on edge and welcome to the world of MMS and faster net , kept a few Nokia's too
https://imgur.com/NwBeq
https://imgur.com/3JMu3
2006 to 2010 , smart phones arrived well not really smart but some good ones.
moto a1200 one the most stylish cell of that time,
https://imgur.com/KSMMs
then a nokia e55
https://imgur.com/03l22
then nokia n97
https://imgur.com/JaGf5
2009 to now
BB Bold 9000,
https://imgur.com/nwIRv
moved on HTC desire HD
https://imgur.com/RV9sn
and currently on SG note and
https://imgur.com/vEUCK
and next one is going to be
GN 2.
https://imgur.com/ZAsxu
changed a lot models in mid 2000's , some nokia ones cannot remember the model numbers now
this one area of tech which has really loved fast in last 4 or 5 years !!!IndianMascot
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Yep. That is true. I had got Smart tools for 25c, which as appeared Rs. 12.25 or something. But when it actually got charged to my account, it was 12.5 or thereabouts.
But on charging of apps.....i have always seen a free, ad supported versions of numerous apps. Doesnt Apple do that? So if u cant afford, but u would like to give the app a try, u can have the ad-supported version, or the version with lesser functionalities.
@Mascot....
At times there are offers on Samsung app store for the games that u have listed out. And these are available for totally free. But mind u, the moment u upgrade ur OS, u lose that. And at that time, if the offer isnt open, then u dont get it back. Dont know why Samsung cannot connect with ur account!
Yes, it happened with me too. I think Google currency converter calculates the amount in INR while displaying whereas while purchasing actual amount is charged as per the currency rate odds that day.
Also it's highly surprising that even paid apps .gt removed while upgrading OS . I did't lost any of my games in Nokia while upgrading from Symbian 3 to Anna and again to Belle. All purchased apps were available for download for free.
But on charging of apps.....i have always seen a free, ad supported versions of numerous apps. Doesnt Apple do that? So if u cant afford, but u would like to give the app a try, u can have the ad-supported version, or the version with lesser functionalities.
@Mascot....
At times there are offers on Samsung app store for the games that u have listed out. And these are available for totally free. But mind u, the moment u upgrade ur OS, u lose that. And at that time, if the offer isnt open, then u dont get it back. Dont know why Samsung cannot connect with ur account!
Yes, it happened with me too. I think Google currency converter calculates the amount in INR while displaying whereas while purchasing actual amount is charged as per the currency rate odds that day.
Also it's highly surprising that even paid apps .gt removed while upgrading OS . I did't lost any of my games in Nokia while upgrading from Symbian 3 to Anna and again to Belle. All purchased apps were available for download for free.
experience
Nuit incroyable.
My Personal ones :Nokia 5130 (2008)Nokia 5800 (2009)HTC Wildfire (2009)Apple iPhone 4 (2010)Apple iPhone 4s (2012)
Haha! Old Trick. Payed my sister in US to buy the 4S with contract. Gave it to me and still uses the 3Gs she earlier had.
Even i don't think its worth 44K. But for 20K. Amazing.
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Well ...brother then it aint INR 20k , if you or sister had to sign a contract.
Contract = bottonless pit to throw your money.
Lets compare.
Apple iPhone 4S - 16 GB
With 2-year contract $199.99
Plan with AT&t
Nation 450 w/Rollover® Minutes (Cheapest plan) $39.99
DataPro 3GB for iPhone 4S $30.00
Messaging Unlimited with Mobile to Any Mobile Calling $20.00
One-Time Activation Fee $36.00
Monthly Charge = 39.99+30+20 = 89.99 + tax’s + other federal fee ( varies state by state)
Therefore after 2 years just for the monthly plan $2159. 79 + tax’s + other federal fee
Hence total spent after 2 year is
Cost of Plan 2159.76
Cost Phone 199.99 +tax
Activation Fee $36.00 +tax
Total cost before Tax’s and Fee’s for 24 months contract = $2395.75 + tax’s + other federal fee
(This other fees and tax’s can be up to $250.00 over the period of 24 months this is for California, but I am not going to add them up because I might be off by a few $ )
And if for any reason i have to cancel a contract for ATT the Cost is $350.00
AT&T MVO (Straight Talk)
Same coverage as AT&T + plus I get to roam on T-mobile if AT&T is not available by any chance.
No limit on minutes or messages. And I can tether without paying extra.
Monthly cost for plan = $45.00
2GB Data included =$0.00
Messaging included = $0.00
unlimited
Minutes included = $0.00
Unlimited
Since it is prepaid there is no tax in most States.
Total for cost for 2 years = $1080.00
Cost of Brand New Unlocked Iphone 4s 649.00+tax
Total cost 1080.00+649.00= 1729.00
Total Saving of 666.75 over a period of 2 years. I can buy another phone with that money or may be take a cruise or may be go to all inclusive holiday in bali or mexico or just spend it all on booze or take my girl out a few times to a fancy restaurant , or rent a Ferrari to drive for a day!!! Hmmmm now that sounds like a plan.
Edit:
please Another $15.00 for sim purchase for ST
Even i don't think its worth 44K. But for 20K. Amazing.
.
Well ...brother then it aint INR 20k , if you or sister had to sign a contract.
Contract = bottonless pit to throw your money.
Lets compare.
Apple iPhone 4S - 16 GB
With 2-year contract $199.99
Plan with AT&t
Nation 450 w/Rollover® Minutes (Cheapest plan) $39.99
DataPro 3GB for iPhone 4S $30.00
Messaging Unlimited with Mobile to Any Mobile Calling $20.00
One-Time Activation Fee $36.00
Monthly Charge = 39.99+30+20 = 89.99 + tax’s + other federal fee ( varies state by state)
Therefore after 2 years just for the monthly plan $2159. 79 + tax’s + other federal fee
Hence total spent after 2 year is
Cost of Plan 2159.76
Cost Phone 199.99 +tax
Activation Fee $36.00 +tax
Total cost before Tax’s and Fee’s for 24 months contract = $2395.75 + tax’s + other federal fee
(This other fees and tax’s can be up to $250.00 over the period of 24 months this is for California, but I am not going to add them up because I might be off by a few $ )
And if for any reason i have to cancel a contract for ATT the Cost is $350.00
AT&T MVO (Straight Talk)
Same coverage as AT&T + plus I get to roam on T-mobile if AT&T is not available by any chance.
No limit on minutes or messages. And I can tether without paying extra.
Monthly cost for plan = $45.00
2GB Data included =$0.00
Messaging included = $0.00
unlimited
Minutes included = $0.00
Unlimited
Since it is prepaid there is no tax in most States.
Total for cost for 2 years = $1080.00
Cost of Brand New Unlocked Iphone 4s 649.00+tax
Total cost 1080.00+649.00= 1729.00
Total Saving of 666.75 over a period of 2 years. I can buy another phone with that money or may be take a cruise or may be go to all inclusive holiday in bali or mexico or just spend it all on booze or take my girl out a few times to a fancy restaurant , or rent a Ferrari to drive for a day!!! Hmmmm now that sounds like a plan.
Edit:
please Another $15.00 for sim purchase for ST
here is what i see from his post. his sister is already using iPhone 3gs on att. on a contract probably. she opted for iphone 4s and probably extended the contract for another two years. she was probably going to stick with att for that period in any case. he took that iphone 4s from her. she is happy with her 3gs. i could be wrong though. unless the sister here gets annoyed with 3gs in the next two years, i do not see what is wrong with the whole scene.
One of the most awkward moments I have faced : Half a dozen friends/relatives asking me to bring an iPhone for them(Whatever version it was when I was there) for $200 & me trying to explain how it actually works and even failing a few times (including shutting up due to respect for elders, an age old custom of ours)
here is what i see from his post. his sister is already using iphone 3gs on att. on a contract probably.
she opted for iphone 4s and probably extended the contract for another two years. she was probably going to stick with att for that period in any case.
he took that iphone 4s from her. she is happy with her 3gs. i could be wrong though.
unless the sister here gets annoyed with 3gs in the next two years, i do not see what is wrong with the whole scene.
One of my friend told me that the benefits without contract were not too many & hence he preferred contract (Not sure about what r0n has posted above). He ended up carrying 3 phones during his return.
Just to add the 3rd one was a benefit for him (almost like free, just the $200 or whatever), he said he is going back to India , within 3-4 months of getting a new phone (with extension of contract) & they offered him to have $0 plan and unlock his phone for use outside US, so that he can use the same once he is back. He gleefully accepted.
here is what i see from his post. his sister is already using iphone 3gs on att. on a contract probably.
she opted for iphone 4s and probably extended the contract for another two years. she was probably going to stick with att for that period in any case.
he took that iphone 4s from her. she is happy with her 3gs. i could be wrong though.
unless the sister here gets annoyed with 3gs in the next two years, i do not see what is wrong with the whole scene.
One of my friend told me that the benefits without contract were not too many & hence he preferred contract (Not sure about what r0n has posted above). He ended up carrying 3 phones during his return.
Just to add the 3rd one was a benefit for him (almost like free, just the $200 or whatever), he said he is going back to India , within 3-4 months of getting a new phone (with extension of contract) & they offered him to have $0 plan and unlock his phone for use outside US, so that he can use the same once he is back. He gleefully accepted.