Category Archives: Mobile

It’s never the end of history

Posted on August 23, 2014 by David Megginson

Remember when we thought the web was stuck in a rut, with IE, Flash preroll, fixed-width layouts, and endless browser incompatibilities? Continue reading →

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Mobile web app or web site?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by David Megginson

If you’re creating an HTML5 mobile web application, this is the minimum you need to give your users what Google calls a “homescreen launch experience” on an iOS or Android mobile device: <!doctype html> <html> <head> <title>Awesome app</title> <meta name=”viewport” … Continue reading →

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Link: Transitioning To a Mobile Centric World (Bill Gurley)

Posted on July 19, 2013 by David Megginson

http://abovethecrowd.com/2013/07/17/transitioning-to-a-mobile-centric-world/ This article argues that the verdict is in, and users want apps, not mobile web sites.  My friend and colleague Michael Roberts (who, I suspect, is neutral in the debate) shared this link on Google+, and – as if … Continue reading →

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The mobile development challenge

Posted on June 23, 2013 by David Megginson

A bit over a week ago, I set myself a challenge: develop a mobile app entirely using mobile devices. I must never touch the app with a laptop or desktop computer, for even the most-trivial reason.  I don’t have a … Continue reading →

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Mobile users want fresh data

Posted on August 9, 2010 by David Megginson

Summary: Mobile web users’ needs differ by more than UI features (small touch screen): they may check information more often, and expect it to be fresher. Last night, I finally got around to installing Google Analytics on ourairports.mobi, the mobile … Continue reading →

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The past, future, and present of mobile apps

Posted on May 16, 2010 by David Megginson

Now that I’ve had a few weeks to play with my Nexus One, I’m starting to grok the gut-level experience of living with a smart phone. I understand why people download apps, how it feels to have the Internet with … Continue reading →

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