Comments on: Licensing service for Android apps should cut down piracy

By: ari-free

ari-free — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:41:24 +0000

“ServerManagedPolicy is a flexible Policy that uses settings provided by the licensing server to manage response caching and access to the application while the device is offline (such as when the user is on on an airplane). For most applications, the use of ServerManagedPolicy is highly recommended. “

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:59:11 +0000

Does it mean that I won’t be able to check my text notes/memos, use Advanced Calculator or play Solo while I’m not in a GPRS/EDGE/UMTS or WIFI coverage area?
Not to speak about what carriers charge (at least in Europe) for data transfer when roaming in different networks.

I hope they will do it by “validating” the application installation once (just after install) and then they will allow me to be the master of how I use my smartphone.
I like to be able to connect to internet but I don’t want to be forced to be connected.

By: KeyesLabs

KeyesLabs — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:49:59 +0000

KeyesLabs announced this exact same technology months ago. At least we know it was a good idea! http://bit.ly/d0DCHP

By: Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:44:02 +0000

I just hope it’s implemented seamlessly and features some kind of certificate system so the phone doesn’t necessarily have to check with the server EVERY time the app is launched. What if I’m not in coverage?

I believe the devs deserve to get paid for their work, but I still want my app to launch quickly and consistently.

By: Sined

Sined — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:41:27 +0000

@Dan forget your email details? Someone gives up wait too easy.

There are so many ways you can recover your account.

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:34:25 +0000

if they forget their password then they can go hit the forgotten password button in gmail.
If they lose their phone then re download them on a new phone.

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:24:03 +0000

This is a very bad idea no matter how they implement it… so you forget your gmail details. Potentially a lot of wasted money. Lose your phone. Again the same thing. If they find a way around those 2 scenarios then the idea stands to be a good one.