Suggest new board to be included in Technology - " Android Software"

[#1]

We have specific boards for Windows Software..... Linux and Mac Software..... but nothing for Android Software... to discuss apps and other stuff associated with the Tablets/phones that use Android OS.

[#2]

Good idea - seconded

[#3]

3^rd(ed)
No excuses about Android being on a linux kernel, either

[#4]

Great idea Shutter.   Many of the smaller businesses faced with migrating from XP to ?   Win7 or Win 8 or 8.1 are confused and are now looking at Android Apps to run the business via the cloud.  E.g. My local builder / maintenance man / decorator does his quotes,  invoicing, email etc all via his Android phone - such that suitably tech savvy clients can get their quotation or Invoice locally printed.  Very impressive and he reckons helps improve his cash flow!
Open debate on good Apps bad Apps would be helpful - but keep the Gaming bits to the existing board.
M

[#5]

Thinking a bit
Would a board specifically for Smart Phones be a better idea as that could cover all the various types

[#6]

Smart Phones is bit restrictive.  How about Smart Devices or Smart Network devices?  This should be generic enough to cover phones; tablets; e-readers; Home control systems (cameras,lighting, heating) and things yet to hit the market.
My 2p
Maurice

[#7]

That would inevitably include smart TVs?

[#8]

Quite probably Strat.  At least in their current state.   Longer term the Smart TV looks like becoming the common household central device, acting  as PC; Home Cinema; Tablet; Skype ----------> and then where will we put Smart TV's?  I think that we've got about 12 Months to prepare for that    
The Android based devices are a tad more interesting because of their Open interfacing and Development route so more to discuss.
Apple is interesting because with its restrictive development / deployment model, it tend to produce a more stable product - but at a price.
Potentially a new board as suggested will move some of the traffic out of Chit Chat to a more appropriate location?
My 2p  
[Moderator's note by Dick (Strat):  Full quote of preceding post removed, as per Forum Rule...tut tut!]  

[#9]

How about Portable Andriod I.A.D's
Shucks
Thinking bout it (may be a bit on the skimpy side)
Over to you

[#10]

How about setting up ( say ) four new boards ..... Android Devices...... Apple Devices... Smart TV..... Smart phones..... ( or whatever ).... then after (say) six months... review them to see how each had developed, and combine the " smaller " developed devices into a single  board , with all the names as it`s title... so people will know where to post their query....

[#11]

Sorry Shutter but that is a definite NO
The list of boards is too long already and I can't hide them because of the need to moderate
Also sub forums are out as the staff don't want them

[#12]

In respect of Sub-Forums
Could we have a vote on that ?
Subject to demand of course

[#13]

No you can't as it would make no difference to the decision

[#14]

dont want
May not equal
What the customer requires, in their best interests
So lets put it to a vote

[#15]

Quote from: Oldjim

No you can't as it would make no difference to the decision

Having been down this route several times in the past.  I'll agree with the Mods on this topic.
M