You moved effortlessly from "app" to "content I want to consume," as if apps are mere passive content delivery channels. But they're not: they're tools. A well crafted tool is a pleasure to use, while a bad tool can make any task miserable.
Tools matter even for content delivery! Hulu recently migrated their PS3 app from native to something that's apparently based on web technologies, and the experience became much worse in almost every way: slower loading, laggy scrolling, more confusing interface. Hulu ships on many devices and I think they hope to share aspects of their front-end, but with their new app, watching TV became more difficult and less pleasant.
I don't believe you when you claim to not care, that you would rather live on the lowest common denominator in perpetuity than be faced with a transient zero.
Tools matter even for content delivery! Hulu recently migrated their PS3 app from native to something that's apparently based on web technologies, and the experience became much worse in almost every way: slower loading, laggy scrolling, more confusing interface. Hulu ships on many devices and I think they hope to share aspects of their front-end, but with their new app, watching TV became more difficult and less pleasant.
I don't believe you when you claim to not care, that you would rather live on the lowest common denominator in perpetuity than be faced with a transient zero.