The future of Android Central?

[Golfdriver97]

A few days ago, iMore announced they are no longer going to be producing content:

One more thing… Goodbye from iMore

Time to power down for good.

www.imore.com

This brings me to the question, what is the future like for AC? @Bla1ze if you could answer, it would be appreciated. If you don't know, I'll understand. But given that iMore is shutting down (something that I never really considered to happen any time soon), I think it's time for an honest discussion of what will happen here. Transparency is going to be critical here....

 

[notforhire]

the iMore article specifically acknowledges that Windows Central and Android Central will soldier on

 

[Golfdriver97]

the iMore article specifically acknowledges that Windows Central and Android Central will soldier on

I did see that part. But part of me is still a little skeptical about that part.

 

[BerryBubbles]

The demise of an established site like iMore is just sad.

 

[Golfdriver97]

The demise of an established site like iMore is just sad.

It is. Which also prompted the question.

 

[SeeBeeEss]

A few days ago, iMore announced they are no longer going to be producing content:

One more thing… Goodbye from iMore

Time to power down for good.

www.imore.com

This brings me to the question, what is the future like for AC? @Bla1ze if you could answer, it would be appreciated. If you don't know, I'll understand. But given that iMore is shutting down (something that I never really considered to happen any time soon), I think it's time for an honest discussion of what will happen here. Transparency is going to be critical here....

Our world is in a constant state of flux. Looks like AC will continue on, but even if it didn't, as long as there is an Android market and money to be made, somebody would purchase the rights or something else would take its place.

I was surprised recently to see CrackBerry Kevin had purchased and resurrected CrackBerry.

 

[mustang7757]

It is sad
I started out at Imore and knew Android Central because of them .

 

[Bla1ze]

A few days ago, iMore announced they are no longer going to be producing content:

One more thing… Goodbye from iMore

Time to power down for good.

www.imore.com

This brings me to the question, what is the future like for AC? @Bla1ze if you could answer, it would be appreciated. If you don't know, I'll understand. But given that iMore is shutting down (something that I never really considered to happen any time soon), I think it's time for an honest discussion of what will happen here. Transparency is going to be critical here....

Given I don't make site and forum shut decisions personally, the most transparent I can be on this matter is to say that at this time and for the known immediate future, there are no plans to shut Android Central down.

I'm sure the iMore closure came as a surprise to many, but AnandTech also recently shut down as well and they've existed longer than iMore and were an internet staple for tech news.

Not going to wax poetic with my personal thoughts on the matter, but the publishing landscape has been changing, a lot of popular sites have started to disappear for a wide array of reasons.

 

[joeldf]

Given I don't make site and forum shut decisions personally, the most transparent I can be on this matter is to say that at this time and for the known immediate future, there are no plans to shut Android Central down.

I'm sure the iMore closure came as a surprise to many, but AnandTech also recently shut down as well and they've existed longer than iMore and were an internet staple for tech news.

Not going to wax poetic with my personal thoughts on the matter, but the publishing landscape has been changing, a lot of popular sites have started to disappear for a wide array of reasons.

Oh, wow. Didn't know about AnandTech.

 

[BerryBubbles]

Given I don't make site and forum shut decisions personally, the most transparent I can be on this matter is to say that at this time and for the known immediate future, there are no plans to shut Android Central down.

I'm sure the iMore closure came as a surprise to many, but AnandTech also recently shut down as well and they've existed longer than iMore and were an internet staple for tech news.

Not going to wax poetic with my personal thoughts on the matter, but the publishing landscape has been changing, a lot of popular sites have started to disappear for a wide array of reasons.

Thanks for this information. It's greatly appreciated!

 

[Laura Knotek]

the iMore article specifically acknowledges that Windows Central and Android Central will soldier on

Windows Central probably doesn't need forums anymore. Those are dead. I used to be a mod there but quit because I was not needed there.

 

[notforhire]

Windows Central probably doesn't need forums anymore. Those are dead. I used to be a mod there but quit because I was not needed there.

that forum is dead(ish)

 

[Golfdriver97]

Given I don't make site and forum shut decisions personally, the most transparent I can be on this matter is to say that at this time and for the known immediate future, there are no plans to shut Android Central down.

I'm sure the iMore closure came as a surprise to many, but AnandTech also recently shut down as well and they've existed longer than iMore and were an internet staple for tech news.

Not going to wax poetic with my personal thoughts on the matter, but the publishing landscape has been changing, a lot of popular sites have started to disappear for a wide array of reasons.

Thanks! In all honesty, I just thought this was a good chance for the air to clear...especially after I read that article. One thought I had was, where does AC stand in terms of something like this.

 

[belodion]

It seems to me that Android Central has long been a more active forum than iMore, presumably because of the great variety of Android devices, which if true is likely to ensure its survival.

 

[Bkdodger1]

Sad news indeed, hopefully we keep our spot open and thriving here at AC . I've been a Mod at different spots which have either closed or are on the last hurray

 

[davidnc]

I started off on Crackberry because I had a Blackberry . Then got an Android and switched to Android central. Imore was the last forum of those 3 . But I agree it is sad to see a site close down

 

[gendo667]

I started coming here when Phil was running the site. Loved the podcast and the personalities. It's been a while since then. Things change.

 

[BerryBubbles]

I started off on Crackberry because I had a Blackberry . Then got an Android and switched to Android central. Imore was the last forum of those 3 . But I agree it is sad to see a site close down

I really enjoyed Crackberry and as you, I came here after getting an Android. Both sites had their own 'personalities'.

Android Central Forums really sent me down the right path as I was pretty lost on how to maneuver through the Android OS, particularly on Samsungs.

I'm sure AC has helped & inspired a zillion people, both in their fresh content & articles, & throughout the forums.

Long may the site live on!

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[gendo667]

Android Central Forums really sent me down the right path as I was pretty lost on how to maneuver through the Android OS, particularly on Samsungs.

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This! My last iPhone was the 4. My first Android phone was the LG Optimus G. AC was my main site when I was reading about Android before making the switch and the forums were a godsend.

 

[BerryBubbles]

This! My last iPhone was the 4. My first Android phone was the LG Optimus G. AC was my main site when I was reading about Android before making the switch and the forums were a godsend.

I love that!

You're right, definitely a godsend.