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What was the motivation for making this and Android app? Since this is just a source of information, I'm not sure I see why you'd want to limit it to a platfor
by hughes 10y ago
What was the motivation for making this and Android app?
Since this is just a source of information, I'm not sure I see why you'd want to limit it to a platform-specific client.
- elastic_church 10y agoThe only android app I worked on that was more popular on android than iOS was predominantly used by people that identify as Hispanic as well as Black Women living in America. It was a pregnancy information app. Extrapolate whatever you want.
- wjmclaugh 10y agoWe launched back in July because we felt tech could scale the great resources and tips shared in guides, forums, and in-person visits to NGOs. Given we are a team primarily of immigrants, we also wanted to combat the xenophobia in this country. iOS is coming soon! Android headsets are cheaper and have a higher market share, and are therefore are more likely to be used by undocumented immigrants.
- Ajedi32 10y agoI think hughes's point was why isn't this just a website? (Which would work on all platforms, including iOS and desktop PCs, and would be searchable through Google.)
- eipipuz 10y agoMaybe because of connectivity? Not everyone has a data plan when they arrive to the country.
- Ajedi32 10y agoOffline-capable websites are a thing. Plus you still need a connection to download the app initially anyway.
- wjmclaugh 10y agoWe want users to peruse the knowledge bank offline due to the cost of data and the potential that a detained or soon-to-be-detained immigrant may not have an internet connection.
- Ajedi32 10y agoRight, which is why I mentioned that it's entirely possible to make a website which can be used offline. You might want to have a look at Service Workers. https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/getting-started/primers/service-workers https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/getting-start...
- wjmclaugh 10y agoGreat suggestion. We'll check it out.
- hughes 10y agoThat makes sense to me! Thanks for the response.
- pimlottc 10y agoUsers are not generally aware of this, whereas they may have more confidence in the possibility of an app working offline.