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		rbourke on Jan 4, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SnappyCam disappears from App Store without a trac... Jpap invented a new more efficient JPEG codec - even faster than hardware encoders that use less efficient codecs. Also I think you can optimize hardware usage of iOS devices at the assembler level - it is not as locked down as Android.

Rebelgecko on Jan 4, 2014 | [–]

You can include assembly in Android apps (it might require the NDK). The bigger problem is that an Android device could be ARM, x86, or even MIPS.

gbhn on Jan 4, 2014 | [–]

That matches my recollection as well. Also see http://www.gizmag.com/snappycam-iphone-app/28558/

A really nice technical achievement. Not at all simple or run-of-the-mill.

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