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2009-12-04 , 14:13
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Originally Posted by matthewcc View Post
I have to disagree. Nokia is trying to redefine the market with the n900 and like devices. They are saying that their apporach to how a mobile device is the best available and it is what consumers want. An example of this is plug-in's vs. apps. Think about it... it is a 'revolutionary' concept to the clear majority of smart phone users. its saying you don't need an app for that because it is/can be part of the way the device works.
I wouldn't say that that's the goal of using the Maemo platform, but it is a huge part of how Nokia thinks a mobile device should be - features should be included with the 3rd party application space left to those things that truly enrich and magnify the built-in capabilities of the device.

The AppStore phenomena is a short-term answer to the real issue behind mobile devices, namely, the user interface and user experience sucks for it being a personal device. And until the device itself can automatically adapt to the user without intervention of an app, then this is the route to take.
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