No Peloton for Android users

Lollie · 01-24-17, 08:10 AM

Has Peloton explained why they are not available for android users?

sherry7899 · 01-24-17, 09:16 AM

I think someone had posted that Peloton was "working on" having it set up, but I've never seen an update.

Sherry

Lollie · 01-24-17, 09:30 AM

I hope so, I really want to try it. I wonder why they only offered it to Apple users only to begin with? From your comment, Peloton realized they're missing out on a much larger base and I hope they will have it available to android users soon.

sherry7899 · 01-24-17, 11:39 AM

I think it's ridiculous to only offer to Apple users. They do have playlists on Spotify if you want to check out the music.

Sherry

Lollie · 01-24-17, 12:05 PM

Thanks Sherry!

schoolgirl-01 · 01-24-17, 01:25 PM

it's easy to role out apple because it's one operating system. android doesn't have "one" standard operating system so it takes a long time to write the programs for each variant of android and then it takes time to always keep it up to date.

this is the main reason why some products never become available in android to begin with - it's really just a matter of money and time to create.

Pratima · 01-24-17, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoolgirl-01

it's easy to role out apple because it's one operating system. android doesn't have "one" standard operating system so it takes a long time to write the programs for each variant of android and then it takes time to always keep it up to date.

this is the main reason why some products never become available in android to begin with - it's really just a matter of money and time to create.

I thought Android IS the one OS?

Lollie · 01-24-17, 01:32 PM

But I would think they would make more money if it was available to all.

jusca · 01-24-17, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pratima

I thought Android IS the one OS?

Unfortunately and fortunately it's not. It's highly customizable as each manufacturer or individual can make their own variant of Android. Think of Android has having a base everyone can download. Then you can highly customize it with all the bells and whistles you want to add to it. That's the unfortunate part is that you can change so much that apps can crash because it's no longer a single standardized OS like Apple's iOS and under the hood it has different ways of working and you the app developer can't keep track of all the changes different individuals have made to their Android.

Pratima · 01-24-17, 09:07 PM

That helps explain why so many apps come out for Apple devices first! It's true though that there's a big audience with droid systems.

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01-24-17, 08:10 AM
Lollie VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Virginia	No Peloton for Android users Has Peloton explained why they are not available for android users?

01-24-17, 09:16 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I think someone had posted that Peloton was "working on" having it set up, but I've never seen an update. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

01-24-17, 09:30 AM
Lollie VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Virginia	I hope so, I really want to try it. I wonder why they only offered it to Apple users only to begin with? From your comment, Peloton realized they're missing out on a much larger base and I hope they will have it available to android users soon.

01-24-17, 11:39 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I think it's ridiculous to only offer to Apple users. They do have playlists on Spotify if you want to check out the music. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

01-24-17, 12:05 PM
Lollie VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Virginia	Thanks Sherry!

01-24-17, 01:25 PM
schoolgirl-01 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Parkland, FL	it's easy to role out apple because it's one operating system. android doesn't have "one" standard operating system so it takes a long time to write the programs for each variant of android and then it takes time to always keep it up to date. this is the main reason why some products never become available in android to begin with - it's really just a matter of money and time to create.

01-24-17, 01:32 PM
Lollie VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Virginia	But I would think they would make more money if it was available to all.

01-24-17, 09:07 PM
Pratima Exchange Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	That helps explain why so many apps come out for Apple devices first! It's true though that there's a big audience with droid systems. __________________ Don't care what people say, just follow your own way. -- Enigma, Return to Innocence DISCLOSURE: I have professional relationships with several producers of fitness videos and related products; please see my profile for details.