Do you use the iOS app?

djoek

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I've just noticed there's an app which gives you access to star port services when docked. It seems like it hasn't been updated in a while though

If this isn't dead, I'd like it if you could do things like comms and destination locking

Your 2cr?
 

Alec Turner

Alec Turner
I quite liked the idea of the iOs app when it came out, it seemed to be very nicely done and definitely had potential. Alas it's gone completely "unloved", getting an absolute bare minimum of attention since launch. My guess is that it was either someone at FD's pet little side project or a marketting gimic for the initial game launch or perhaps a bit of both. Either way, it seems to have completely fallen by the wayside which is a shame. What I'd really like to see added is the ability to read GalNet news in it, that'd be pretty cool, or maybe the ability to browse details about what's going on with the various power struggles in PowerPlay.
 

EdzUp

EdzUp
I would love a Android Galnet news service and a link in to allow Docking clearance etc from the device :)

Heck would love ED on Android tablets :p
 

Commander Dave

Commander Dave
The app was a promising start.
At the moment it's still the initial release, there have been no updates to it.
There's not much functionality other than being able to show someone else your status on the phone. In time I expect it to develop into a useful tool. The devs understandably have had their resources focused elsewhere.
 

Alec Turner

Alec Turner
EdzUp said:
I would love a Android Galnet news service and a link in to allow Docking clearance etc from the device :)

Heck would love ED on Android tablets :p
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You know what, if you can get Roccat Power Grid for android then you can probably do the docking clearance thing!
 

LordDread

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Alec Turner said:
You know what, if you can get Roccat Power Grid for android then you can probably do the docking clearance thing!
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very simple macro to make, works great, along with min/max power distro,and one that skips thee weapons for transport.Along with muerous other things.Power grid is great :p
 

Stonecoldamason

Stonecoldamason
Have the app, but its very limited and a little disappointing, does need some work. Doesn't show my current ship, would be nice to be able to buy stuff using it, or plan routes, have access to the galaxy map, galnet, sidewinder radio etc.
 

JimboG

JimboG
Alec Turner said:
I quite liked the idea of the iOs app when it came out, it seemed to be very nicely done and definitely had potential. Alas it's gone completely "unloved", getting an absolute bare minimum of attention since launch. My guess is that it was either someone at FD's pet little side project or a marketting gimic for the initial game launch or perhaps a bit of both. Either way, it seems to have completely fallen by the wayside which is a shame. What I'd really like to see added is the ability to read GalNet news in it, that'd be pretty cool, or maybe the ability to browse details about what's going on with the various power struggles in PowerPlay.
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+1 all the way. Great idea, gone unloved unfortunately.

Also, the app consistently forgets your credentials - does my brain in. I use complex passwords if possible so I have little hope of remembering them most of the time - and a pet hate of mine are mobile apps that keep asking you to authenticate because *it* has forgotten your password, AGAIN. Tie it into TouchID or similar if you need per-session authentication or do a better job of encrypting/caching the credentials.

But yes, it could be so much more and it is quite out of date now. So I would have to agree with Alec, what was the intended purpose of this app? A players companion or a marketing launch gimmick?
 

Commander Dave

Commander Dave
JimboG said:
... what was the intended purpose of this app? A players companion or a marketing launch gimmick?
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I think it was really just to get a quick footprint in the market. Once you've staked out your space you can then manage the development around other priorities.
At least that's what I think it going on. Could be completely wide of the mark.
In time I think it'll get the attention it deserves, but it's not going to be today. Or tomorrow.
Now that the Mac version is out, and Powerplay is being released, the devs might have a little time to improve the app.
We shall see.

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Also when a new thing is launched one of the first things many people ask is "Is there an app for this?"
And if the answer is no you turn off some people. If you can say yes then you're keeping those people on side.
It doesn't really matter if the app isn't perfect at that point. Obviously it does matter whether it's working or not but at that specific point all you need is the ability to answer the question in the affirmative.
Marketing job done.
Then you can devote resources to development of the app when other priorities have slackened off a little.
That's what I reckon has happened anyway.
 

Enride

Enride
The app in its current form is completely useless.
I guess its just a basic framework that is meant to be expanded later but to be honest, I cant imagine why on earth they wanted to push that POS out so quickly.
 

ToniB

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app is dead as ANY app made for any game out there, its such a pitty devs dont see the potential of a really good app. its always killed first when ressources get weaker..
 

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Boff'in

Boff'in
I would like to have the galaxy map, to plan trips in.

Working commodities market.

So you can dock, walk away, and turn on the app and do some homework (play a bit of the game) before you wander to back the actual cockpit.
 
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