One of the challenges for smart phone users transitioning from one smart phone interface design to another (IE, Apple iPhone users to Samsung Galaxy s4) is adapting to new software and features. Users who are accustomed to auto-correct features (iPhone) may find it difficult to type and text when presented with a stock keyboard (Galaxy s4) that lacks auto-correct. While this issue seems somewhat negligible in the grand scheme of overall phone usability, it presents a problem to users that want to customize their phones to meet specific needs. Thus, what can users do to overcome the
the lack of uniformity of smart phone designs?
Google play market represents a solution for users who want to download apps, develop apps, and market them accordingly to earn profit but also engage in a community of practice to improve resources available to users. Given the desire for users to customize their phones, users have become produces and designers of the smart phone app community. The rise of this community changes the smart phone market, in that users no longer buy phones for firmware or software but instead its hardware capability like weight, aesthetics, and likability. Online communities and forums have become a one stop shop to troubleshoot problems, improve design features and enhancing the overall smart phone experience.
2 comments:
I guess Samsung is trying hard to not really match everything that Apple has! :-) Users could use "Jelly Bean Keyboard" app on Galaxy for auto-correct options.
Better still - how about custom designing your own smart phone?
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/motorola-ad-teases-buyer-customizable-moto-x-smartphone-assembled-usa-6C10521570
Amit
Ben, that's a good post.
Currently I am never interested in my iPhone.. because I rarely use my cellphone, lol. In fact, I plan to switch my phone to Galaxy model.
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