CS 491 homework zero
Well, since I don’t have an actual android device I had to go with one of the stock apps on the virtual android 2.1 device. So I choose the illustrious alarm clock.
How do you users learn to use this app?
User learn this application simply by doing. It is small enough that no instructions are needed to learn it. By default it comes with three inactivate alarms with an easy check box for turning it on and off.
What sort of controls do you have?
By clicking on each timer individually, you can choose the timer options. Options include, the type of noise made, the time the alarm goes off, the days of the week the timer goes off. You can also change the look and feel of the ‘face clock’ that is displayed on that screen (right picture)
How does the app expoloit the mobile platform?
Well, because its on your phone and its always with you, you are more likely to use it. And since an alarm clock is such a necessarily in every day life. Putting it on something people carry around with them, makes it popular.
Who developed it?
It was developed by Google to go with the Android program on every mobile device.
How does it compare?
On other clocks on other platforms I have seen a little more customization. On the IOS platform, the alarm clock allows you to purchase new ring tones. I also prefer the IOS alarm click because the time is on a little roller that you can change a little easier. In this version you cannot scroll, you need to change the time one unit at a time.
Can you break it?
I cannot, its simple enough and used enough it would be very strange to find an error in it.
How does money play?
There is no money involved in this app. Because it is free and offered on every single android phone, it would be likely to conclude that all if not most of alarm applications would be free also.