Uber today launched its first desktop app. Windows 10 users can now hail a ride using the on-demand car service from their computer.
But the app is dead on arrival because the experience is seriously flawed from the get-go. “You will still need a phone to complete the ride,” Microsoft said.
To be clear, Uber is now a universal Windows app. Uber may have worked on Windows Phone before, but now with Windows 10, the app works on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. If you download Uber from theWindows Store, you’ll get the same app, but it will adapt its user interface to your device.
It’s a big win for Microsoft that Uber has decided to launch its first desktop app on Windows 10, and that it works with Cortana, but requiring the mobile app to complete the transaction is terrible. That’s probably Uber’s fault more so than Microsoft’s, but it’s still sad to see. Launching the mobile app should be optional: If you’re already in the car and want to see how much longer your trip will take.
Uber for the desktop is a very difficult sell. Even if you’re a Windows 10 Mobile user, why bother installing the Windows 10 desktop app if you know you’re still going to have to launch its equivalent on your phone? Few people will install Uber for Windows 10, and of those that do, many will soon realize that they would rather just use one app.
This launch perfectly exemplifies the difficulties of porting mobile-first apps to the PC world.
Source :Venture Beat
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