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MOBILE WEB APPS DESIGNStudy regarding the features necessary for Web applications to run on mobile devices
Let’s talk mobile• Nowadays when you talk mobile, you certainly talk about
smartphones or tablets• The growth of the market and the drop in price of the
devices favored this
Mobile OS• There are many devices available but the difference is
made by the OS• iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, Symbian, Bada OS
Mobile Web App vs. Native AppNative App Web App
Entry Cost $99/$299/$200 etc. 0
Revenue split 70/30 (Apple) or similar 100% to you
Restrictions Some None
Releases 1-2 weeks Continuous
Market size and reach Only selected platforms (smart phones are about 50% of the market ).
All internet enabled devices. Cover 100% more end users than a full blown app approach.
Maintenance Difficult to support and maintain after app is downloaded. Multiple codebases to maintain.
Users always gets the latest version. You are in control. One single codebase.
User interface Close to full control Limited to the device/browser capabilities and the experience will vary.
Performance Better Good
Offline usage Yes Yes. With HTML5, Google Gears etc.
Distribution via appstores Yes Yes + the web
Handling of heavy graphics Very good Not good for gaming. HTML5 provides functionality that is more than good enough for inline video and as a “flash replacement”.
Mobile UI Patters
Design patterns
Design patterns - Lists
Design patterns - Search
Design patterns - Settings
Design patterns - Dashboard Navigation
Design patterns – Sign-in
Design patterns – User profiles
Mobile Web App Examples ING Homebank
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Mobile Web App Examples Daily Crossword
Mobile Web App Examples 360ties
