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Top Ten Apps, Pre 3 4G, Xoom Tablet Sadness and a Complicated Situation - From the Forums 8

by Tim Stiffler-Dean Thu, 07 Apr 2011 1:20 pm EDT

It has been a long time since anyone has asked the question, "What are your favorite apps for webOS?" And now that we have so many more apps available in the catalog, crucian4 thought it would be a good idea to ask once again. It's no wonder why apps like Music Player Remix, Newsroom and Neato! make it into the top ten for so many users, but some of the other more interesting choices leave us asking the question ourselves, what else are people using day-to-day on their devices?

Even without a statement about there being a 4G radio baked into the Pre 3, forum member astraith believes that the device will actually be marketed as a 4G device when it is finally released this summer. Thoughts from those commenting are hopeful, stating that any device released this year that is not 4G compatible will immediately be labeled as outdated. As it is, there is some possibility that the Pre 3 will come out as a 4G device, albeit unlikely. But you should still join the conversation there, since you might just find out some interesting details over time.

To date, the Motorola Xoom has not actually seen the best sales numbers arrive in their charts. 100,000 devices sold may sound like a lot to some, but considering how many more iPads have already been sold, this number is pretty miniscule. Thus, milominderbinder is curious to find out what could have gone better for the Xoom, and what obstacles HP may run into once the TouchPad is launched this Summer.

The 8 month old question is still here, and coming more and more often as we come closer to new devices being released under HP's webOS banner: What should you do if you absolutely need a new device right now? ttremblay is wondering that and gives a few options for his complicated situation. On the one hand, he could satisfy his device lust and get a Pre 2 now and put it on contract (but lose chance at Pre 3 later this year), or on the other he could get a Pre Plus and hope it satisfies him until better hardware is released. Of course, your opinion is the one that will sway him one way or the other, so head over to his thread to give an answer.

There's still a lot more going on in the forums than we couldn't list here, though, so saddle-up and click the link to join the discussion, or start your own. With so many people active in the forums, you'll find answers to questions, development projects that need testing, plenty of homebrew action and more. All the forums need now is you.

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A request for Pre-central:

Giz does a weekly "Best Apps" column for Android and iOS. Could you guys work up something like that here? I know y'all do the "New in the App Catalog" often, but picking out the top 5 apps (with reviews) of the week would be nice.

I agree with greggo here. There has to be a way to showcase whose apps are high-quality, high selling. webosroundup is reviewing a 'Mobile Florist' app...really?

I know you guys are busy, and I already applied for a position to be a collaborator [but never heard back one way or the other.] So I am volunteering to write this column if you need someone to do it.

Thanks

the Xoom isn't very well designed, software-wise. Until someone gets 4G battery life upgraded, I'm happy with 3G, so if the Pre3 isn't 4G, I'll be ok with it.
And to Verizon: No Go on a contract or contract extension ever again. And you could keep the phone insurance as well. I'm saving up for an outright phone purchase, and let the contract expire. I'll take my chances with the phone.
BTW, I'll be demanding a reduction in my monthly, as you won't have cost involved for a phone then.
Great service, even better customer service, contracts written in Hell.

Good idea! I've also resigned from my frequent-flyer programs. Force your providers to compete on price, quality, and service.

I don't care about 4G on the Pre3. I just hate paying sprint the extra $10 "premium" data and not getting to use it a year from now when it has better coverage in the DC metro area.

Also, if my Pre- broke today, I'd probably buy another one on ebay/CL. or a pixi if i can find someone getting rid of theirs.

Though, if the Nexus 4G S is out really soon... I may just take the plunge =( Maybe try to sell it later...

yeah that phone is quite nice... i cant help but seriously consider the Galaxy S 2. that is some fancy tech

I'm with all of these other guys. Case in point;
the iPhone on Verizon isn't 4G and it is selling like hotcakes. Secondly, how many people live close enough to 4G service now? 6 months from now? When will 4G be nationwide? 1, 2 years from now? I don't know the answers, but I know I have come within one or two clicks of burning my upgrade on a Pre2!