Using Android isn't all cupcakes and ice cream sandwiches. Here are five of Android's biggest app fails--from tech companies that should know better, like Facebook and Skype.
Google's Android platform certainly has no shortage of applications.
The Android Market, as of Google's last official estimate, boasts more than 200,000 apps on its virtual shelves. But impressive as that number may seem, Android apps can sometimes leave you feeling unsatisfied. Sure, there are plenty of quality creations--but there are also some big-name programs either missing important features or just missing altogether. We're going to look at subpar offerings from Facebook, Netflix, Skype and others.
Here are five of Android's biggest app fails--from tech companies that should know better--along with some workarounds to help you ease the pain.
Android App Fail #1: Facebook
When we polled various Android users about their app letdowns, the most common response--by a landslide--was Facebook. The comments on the Facebook app's Android Market page say it all:
"Can't see newly uploaded pics unless you log out and log back in. Force closes once in while. ... OMG. FIX!"
"Notifications faulty. News feed screen unresponsive. App has become so horrid that I no longer use FB."
"Dear Facebook. Your app on Android is complete crap. Can you take a few hours away from finding new ways to publish my private info and fix this app?"
You get the idea. Without exaggeration, I was unable to find a single positive remark on the first 10 pages of comments on the day I looked (I gave up after that point). More
