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It is likely that the use of web-based experiences will eventually surpass the need for app stores. In many cases, the functionality of a website is similar to
by theturtletalks 4y ago
It is likely that the use of web-based experiences will eventually surpass the need for app stores. In many cases, the functionality of a website is similar to that of a mobile app. However, Apple's restrictions on the progress of progressive web apps (PWAs) on Safari may slow the transition from app stores to web-based options. In the meantime, it may be worthwhile to consider visiting a website before downloading an app for your next mobile experience.
- ephimetheus 4y agoI have never encountered a PWA where you couldn’t immediately tell it was one. If that ever goes away, then maybe.
- xwdv 4y agoIt could easily go away we just have to allow PWAs greater access to native features on our phones.
- ephimetheus 4y agoIn terms of raw capabilities, sure. But they will still feel worse since native apps are almost always much nicer to use in my experience.
- Waterluvian 4y agoI write web applications for a living and while I LOVE how well-featured the browser APIs are becoming, sometimes I just want an app. I don't really subscribe to one camp. There's pros and cons to both.
- aequitas 4y agoThat’s funny. Because when the iPhone launched Apple offered just that: their own native apps and the rest had to contend with web based apps and a api to access phone specific features and UI elements. Only much later they announced the App Store and I doubt they will let it go now. In favor of non native web interfaces.