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Ask HN: What Windows 8 Metro apps are you working on?

11 points by jaipilot747 ↗ HN
I'm working on a HN viewer right now, using Javascript. I would love to know what apps are others working on.

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davidkellis
I've thought about making desktop apps with web-technologies, but then I stop and think, "Why?"

Why not just make it available to everyone via the web, instead of making an OS-specific version for a subset of your biggest possible audience?

jaipilot747
Because:

1) Native apps are more responsive than generic web apps(?)

2) Distribution is easier/monetizable

3) You get OS-specific interface elements for free

4) In this specific case, there is no other way to run HTML5 apps in the Metro UI on Windows RT (Win8 for ARM)

mvelie
Look at Facebook, they took the same route with their apps. The reviews on the app store were horrible, and it now appears they will be making a native version of the app.
zmonkeyz
That's what Apple originally planned with the IPhone. Make the browser as awesome as possible to support web apps. I guess people aren't that into it. :P
ttrashh
I'm working on a Reddit app in Xaml.