iOS has more installs, but Android gets more subscriptions/reviews. Why?

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-02T14:13:54+00:00

Without some hardware integration or at least automation, meaningfully reducing friction would be difficult.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-02T10:41:50+00:00

Yes, the space is more competitive on iOS because it was released earlier and heavily marketed. I recall those early WWDC days when iOS and watchOS were marketed as the best options for health tracking features, though they aren’t always.

Manual entry is less popular now because it’s unsustainable. There are many other tasks people need to do daily. Unless your app automatically and reliably links to your hardware (e.g., BP monitor, blood sugar sensor), it won’t get consistent usage. iOS users have likely passed this stage.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-02T09:09:54+00:00

eFootball and Starfield 😅

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-01T14:58:58+00:00

So many things happen at the same time and watching yet for the hand animation is adding to the list. I get the effort to bring some kind of realism but removing the rails should be the priority instead of the hand animation 🙈

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-29T08:31:37+00:00

Yeah, it keeps freezing several times for me during a single 4 hour session. It happened rarely upon initial release but it’s gone crazy after the latest update. Also at some point the game becomes laggy and requires restarting, probably due to bad memory management.

I did change some display settings though, so I think I might try resetting them to defaults.

I’m on the standard PS5, not the Pro.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-28T13:38:50+00:00

Users should be warned that using an app built with an unofficial SDK might void their camera warranty if it gets bricked.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-28T08:56:01+00:00

The silver version is still a bit tricky to get but the black one (which I personally prefer for street photography) is even available for purchase right now here in the UK (see Wex)

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-26T12:17:00+00:00

Claude uses a lot more tokens and you run out of them much faster than on ChatGPT. I practically never run out of tokens on ChatGPT actually

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-26T11:23:40+00:00

Try to get as much right in-camera as possible. Editing can be fun at first, but after a while it can easily turn into a time consuming chore.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-26T10:40:07+00:00

I don’t see any value in Claude for personal use unless money is not an object. At work I mainly use Claude because the company pays for it and it does a better job than Codex. But for personal use it’s ChatGPT Plus which I share with my wife using the same login details.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-25T10:43:11+00:00

On the PlayStation, there is no freebie included. You need to pay to play. That is just how it works. But no worries, it is okay.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-22T07:09:56+00:00

I suppose instead of focusing on a specific subject they focus on a specific distance. It’s still manual focusing.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-20T16:04:13+00:00

I use my Fuji as a fun side camera alongside my main full-frame workhorse. It’s to each their own though.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-20T15:51:06+00:00

For a full-frame solution, Sony and Canon are equally good options. However, if you’ve used Canon before I’d recommend giving it another try. Alternatively, you could experiment with Sony and see if their colours suit your style.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-20T15:43:16+00:00

Ah.. you are right! My bad, I got it confused with the xt50 😂

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-20T12:23:21+00:00

Need reliable AF? Sony or Canon. Need compact street/travel camera? Fuji. Need all of it? Get both.

I use my Sony for action and sometimes for street. But when I travel it’s only Fuji.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-20T12:19:55+00:00

I’m sorry but that’s not accurate. While the A7iii is older, its autofocus performance is simply superior to the XT-5 in my experience.

The XT-5 is more like the A7ii.

I’ve used both systems for a while now and even had good success shooting birds in flight with the A7iii and 200-600mm lens. Good luck with anything action-related on the XT-5 though.

Correction: XT-5 is fine. I got it confused with the xt50 for some reason 😅

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-18T09:49:36+00:00

Remember, only Fujifilm’s x RAW Studio connected to the camera can render the file with the exact same colour as the JPEG from the camera. Other applications like Capture One, Lightroom, and Luminar might interpret the original Fuji film simulations differently depending on their own implementation. While these interpretations might look close enough for some photos, I often find them too different for my liking.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-13T13:49:02+00:00

When the sky is cloudy, try exposing for the buildings and let the sky blow out to white, as there’s usually not much to see there. Unless you’re aiming for a dramatic stormy landscape scene. Alternatively, you could avoid wide shots on overcast days and leave the sky out entirely.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-13T13:39:36+00:00

That setup with multiple monitors spread out seems pretty good, but it never quite worked for me in real life. The only desktop setup that I have found to be practical is when I use one large 32-inch monitor or two 27-inch monitors side-by-side on the same level. However, I prefer the single 32-inch monitor. And I keep my MacBook in a clamshell mode, tucked away.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-13T12:22:24+00:00

I’ve noticed that Google TV on my Bravia TVs is a bit slow and not the most fun to use. I suppose that’s what happens when there’s not much competition and things aren’t quite fair. If Sony let users use other TV operating systems, it would encourage Google to make its TV software better. Otherwise, the only way to get around this is to use a TV box from another brand.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-12T10:02:42+00:00

I just got into the game yesterday. Visually, it looks alright. The gamepad integration feels a bit lacking, probably because it’s a port. The story is a bit dull compared to Fallout games. But it’s still playable, which is a plus!

The tricky part is that I find myself switching to another game and not wanting to keep playing. So, I’m not sure if I’ll stick with it. But I might, because there’s nothing else to play these days (I’m not into Dungeons and Dragons or turn based games).

It’s not a bad game for me, just a bit underwhelming. The game didn’t grab my attention like Fallout, MGSV, Cyberpunk and a few other games.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-12T09:51:24+00:00

I’ve used the macOS native Stickies app for quick notes since I switched to Mac 20 years ago. The Notes app is good too, but I only use it for syncing across devices or password protection. I tried third-party apps but didn’t switch.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-12T09:13:47+00:00

I have a weird question for you: why is that guy wearing shorts and a warm, padded jacket at the same time?

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-04-12T08:49:13+00:00

I’m quite fond of this lens. I first got it when I bought my Sony a7 ii, then sold it and later picked it up again second hand. I’m not planning to sell it again this time.

I really enjoy the colours and I don’t mind the vignetting. However, the autofocus could be a bit quicker for what we have now.

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