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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Instapaper's free version goes on extended hiatus, dev explains why
Marco Arment has an interesting writeup on his blog about his iOS app Instapaper (and, of course, the web service that runs behind it). Arment says on his blog that he's quietly been removing the free version of the app from the App Store, and that's resulted in a surprising effect: sales of the full app have actually increased. Because of this, Arment says he's rethinking a free version completely, and may not bother ever bringing it back to the App Store.
Traditionally, free or "lite" app versions are very helpful -- they give users a taste of what the app does without any overhead costs to them but the time to download, and they can raise awareness of an app in certain situations. Of course, the drawbacks are that a free app doesn't make any money, and it can often be a drain on resources, requiring extra development time or support.
That's where Arment says his problem comes in -- the free app isn't really worth it, doesn't convert to paid as he'd like it to, and perhaps most interesting, actually causes some "image problems." A lot of free users don't realize that the free version has a limited featureset, so they aren't even seeing what the full Instapaper app can do. Moreover, the reviews for the free app (drawing from a pool of users who haven't invested anything in the app, and can "download and dump" but still review it) are noticeably worse than those for the paid version.
The whole post is intriguing, and it really goes against some of the conventional wisdom on free versions of apps. Of course, I think games are different than Arment's service, but it's true -- while a free app will likely grab you a larger audience than just putting out a paid version, it still may not be the best thing for a specific app to do. Instapaper Free is gone for now, says Arment, and it may not be back at all.
Instapaper's free version goes on extended hiatus, dev explains why originally appeared on TUAW on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Manual update instructions for Google Nexus S to Android 2.3.4!
I’m many things and none of them is patient. I want what I want right now. Don?t judge, you know you are the same way. If you have a Nexus S smartphone and you have been checking over and over to see if the OTA update for your device to Android 2.3.4 was available for you yet, you can stop waiting. The official 2.3.4 update file has been found and you can get the directions for installing it manually below.
The big new feature of the is version of Google for users is added video chat capability. The user can now video chat via Google Talk with the 2.3.4 update. The update process even looks fairly simple. The downside to anything manual is if you make a mistake, you could be risking your smartphone. Follow the directions below from Gottabemobile and let us know how things work out for you.
1. Download the file here.
2. Place it in the root of your storage.
3. Turn your phone off, reboot into the bootloader by holding volume up while you turn the phone back on.
4. Using the volume buttons, choose ?Recovery? from the list and use the power button to select it.
5. You should see a triangle appear on your screen and at that point, hold down power and press the volume up button and you should see a list of options. Choose the file you just downloaded to update to Android 2.3.4.
[via Android Community]
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Honda Q1 2011 Sales Up 13% ? Revenue Down 3%
It would seem the motorcycle industry has found the bottom of the recession, with first quarter sales in 2011 showing 7% growth over 2010′s numbers here in the United States. Ducati has already posted strong numbers for Q1 2011, and BMW is posting its best quarterly results ever. Even Harley-Davidson is showing some signs of life with a 3.5% sales increase so far this year. However the good news does not extend to Japanese behemoth ...
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Jets take Sanchez’s best friend in seventh round of draft
Mark Sanchez was watching the NFL draft with his best friend when his buddy got a call. It was the New York Jets letting him know that they had taken him with the 227th pick.
Scotty McKnight, a wide receiver from Colorado, has known Sanchez since they were youngsters in southern California. In a conference call with reporters, McKnight expressed his excitement about getting drafted by a playoff team quarterbacked by his best friend:
"Are you kidding me? I'm teaming up with a great organization, a great team and being together with my childhood buddy who I grew up with. We have never played on the same team together. We've just always been chained together. [...]
"It's a dream come true. It's cool. I'm just ready to make the most out of the opportunity."
Sanchez and McKnight met while attending the same elementary school in southern California. Later, they volunteered as ball boys at Santa Margarita High School while Carson Palmer was quarterback and stayed close despite attending different high schools.
McKnight was only a walk-on at Colorado but managed to finish his career as the school's all-time leader in receptions and receiving touchdowns. If he makes the Jets, it will likely be as a special teamer or slot receiver.
Through his friendship with Sanchez, McKnight had met many of the Jets coaching staff while he was in college. He had a chance to impress them earlier this year at Colorado's pro day, where he caught balls thrown by Sanchez. And, of course, he came highly recommended by the Jets QB.
"He's the best guy who didn't go to the Combine," Sanchez of his friend to Pro Football Talk.� "He didn't drop a ball [at Pro Day].� He'd be a steal for someone."
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Google Latitude check-in deals now available across the US
If you're in the U.S., you can now score local savings at participating merchants by checking in with Latitude. Google will also be offering "status deals," which users can unlock by visiting a particular merchant on a regular basis. Mashable notes three status levels: regular, VIP, and guru -- though partners can apparently customize those titles if they choose.
Right now deals are available from merchants like American Eagle Outfitters, Arby's, Finish Line, Macy's, Quiznos, and RadioShack.
Google Latitude check-in deals now available across the US originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You fancy, huh? Jon Jones hangs with rapper Drake at UFC 129
Superstar rapper Drake is among the 55,000 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto for UFC 129. The creator of hits such as "Forever" and "Fancy" got to meet UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones as both took in the landmark card.
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