Google in trouble with Android developers

Disgruntled Android developer sounds battle cry, rallies troops, demands Market tweaks from Google (updated)

A dude making a living writing Android apps -- who, by all appearances, is an upstanding guy with actual quality software in the Android Market -- is taking Google to task this week for what he calls "unacceptable" treatment. His beef seems to originate from the unexplained pulling of one of his titles -- Rapid Download -- a fact that he discovered not through any sort of communication from Google, it seems, but by the fact that he noticed was no longer making any coin from it. He goes on to say that he was unable to get anyone in Mountain View to explain the situation until his third attempt, at which point he received some unhelpful "generic information" plus a threat tacked on that if he violated the rules again, he'd have all of his titles pulled. For someone whose Market apps are breadwinners, we can imagine that would be a little scary.

Long story short, this particular developer decided he wasn't going to take it -- not after paying "over $14,000 in 'service fees'" -- and started a site to get his story public and enlist fellow devs unhappy with the way Google's been treating them. Now, we can't vouch for the accuracy of the guy's story, but if this movement and ones like it gather enough steam, it puts Google in a precarious position; the Market, after all, is the crown jewel in the company's strategy of allowing only approved devices to be the most relevant to consumers. Take away the absolute importance of the Market -- like, say, Amazon is trying to do -- and the power structure starts to shift.

Update: If you look at the legacy Market posting for Rapid Download on AndroLib, we can immediately spot at least one thing that's wrong here -- the guy is encouraging users to infringe copyrights right in the product description. Whoops! Sure, Google should be more proactive in letting developers know where they went wrong... but if you don't see the problem in this, you probably have no business being a professional developer -- at least, not one that's claiming ethics on their side. 

ipad2

ipad 2: Are u buying one ?

iOS 4.3 is getting itself a pretty snazzy launch vehicle in Apple's brand new iPad 2. The thinner, lighter, faster Apple tablet now comes in a choice of black or white, has cameras on front and back, and we understand its cake-cutting abilities are unrivaled. Now that you've had a good few hours to digest the news, consume the subsequent comparisons against the original iPad and the rest of the tech world'stablet offerings, we want to know what you think. Will the iPad 2 pry open your purse, is the oldie still a goodie, or will you wait for the bigger and better things coming down the road?

My Country

Good day everyone. I love my country for it has a great significance in my life. I am proud to be an Indian. I just wanted to know what others feel about their countries. So I want you to write a few things about your country. Your likes and dislikes.


First, Its my turn.


My Country: INDIA
Likes: Unity In Diversity, Traditional Background, Universities and Indian Education, Potential for growth, Performing well in Cricket and tennis, Awesome places to visit.
Dislikes: Politics, Law enforcement system, Corruption, Illiteracy, Irresponsible Media.


Pour-in your choices as Comments. Hope you do.

Air print

TruPrint brings proper printer support to iOS:

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3OUQ__zuV0&feature=player_embedded

 

AirPrint is great in theory, but in practice your chances of finding a supported printer in the copier room are roughly equivalent to spotting a yellow-eared parrot in the wild. TruPrint boosts those chances dramatically, adding iOS support for "most" printers that are shared on the network. It's $9.99, which is a bit steep, but if it saves you having to wait in just one line at the airport terminal to print a boarding pass it's well, well worth it.

iDisplay is now the secondary display...

iDisplay now ready to turn your Android device into a secondary display

While iPhone and iPad users have been able to use iDisplay to turn their device into a secondary display for some time now (with at least some degree of success), Android users have unfortunately been left to their own devices -- until now, that is. The folks behind the app have finally made an Android version available as well, which is apparently compatible with all Android smartphones and tablets running Android 2.1 or later, and works in both portrait and landscape modes. As with the iOS version, it's also compatible with both Windows and OS X, and it'll set you back the same $4.99.

Amar rahe...

Major Ajay Singh Jasrotia, Sena Medal (Posthumous) 13 JAK Rif

Maj Ajay Singh Jasrotia, moved with the unit for 'OP VIJAY' as part of 56 Mtn Bde. The unit was tasked to capture Pt 5140, which dominates the Srinagar-Leh Highway. Accordingly, an administrative base was sited at Drass. On 15 Jun 99, the location came under heavy enemy artillery shelling. The very first shell injured six OR and sent across a wave of shock and panic among other who desperately ran for cover. Maj Ajay Singh Jasrotia, immediately sensed  the gravity of the  situation, took  charge  and  ordered  all   the  troops to take cover within the area of the adm base

Thereafter, instead of taking cover, he attended to the casualties inspite of the continuing artillery shelling and arranged for evacuation of the wounded to safety. He organised troops into suitable groups and along with them, carried the soldiers on his back amidst heavy artillery shelling which continued unabated. During the evacuation of the casualties, a shell landed in close vicinity of Maj Jasrotia, injuring him seriously. With total disregard to his injuries, Maj Jasrotia continued with his task of evacuating the injured soldiers. This worsened his condition due to steady loss of blood, but inspite of persistent persuasions by the troops, Maj Jasrotia refused to be evacuated even as life slowly ebbed out of him. He finally succumbed to his injuries, thus making the supreme sacrifice of his life, but not before he had sent six serious casualties to their safety, all of whom later survived.

We all heard of 'Live and let live'. This Hero tweaked it a l'il. A Gallant Soldier sacrificed his life to save his Mother Land. Ajay Singh Amar rahe !!!

Real Heroes

They are heroes. Not on the screen but on the battle field. They save our country from various external perils. Lets know about them one-by-one.

Colonel Lalit Rai, Vir Chakra 1 /11 Gurkha Rifles

On 02 July 1999, Colonel Lalit Rai was tasked to capture the formidable Khalubar, and led his Battalion into the attack. As the leading columns reached 500 meters short of the objective, the enemy brought down intense and accurate fire. Tasking Bravo company to clear the interfering enemy bunkers, he advanced to Khalubar top with a handful of men, to turn the enemy's flank. The enemy engaged the advancing party with intense fire, but they succeeded in reaching Khalubar top. The enemy counter attacked repeatedly, killing and wounding several soldiers and also wounding Colonel Lalit Rai, but the attacks were beaten back by the handful of Khalubar top. Despite his injury, Colonel Lalit Rai refused evacuation and continued to direct the operations. He tenaciously held on to the vital lodgment on Khalubar top, which resulted in the capture of Bunker area and Khalubar.

A large quantity of arms, ammunition and documents were recovered and over 24 enemy killed. The capture of Khalubar proved to be the turning point in Operation Vijay and led to the complete rout of the enemy. Colonel Lalit Rai exhibited the most conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy. He inspired his men with exemplary leadership. For this singular act of gallantry and selfless devotion, beyond the call of duty, with grave risk to his life, he was awarded the Vir Chakra.

Salaam colonel sir. Take a Bow!!!