All WebKits are not the same.
Think webkit is webkit is webkit? Think again. PPK put together a very useful comparison table. PPK compares 22 WebKits in order to prove that there is no “WebKit on Mobile” and to figure out which one is the best. My hope is that eventually I’m going to gain some insight in the “family tree” of all WebKits.
Great mobile apps for the summer.
Whether your summer includes a staycation or you are traveling across the globe, your smartphone can be a real help!
jkOnTheRun has a nice list of summer apps for iPhone/iPad. But being a huge supporter of universal design I wanted to post a similar list of apps that can be accessed via any smartphone with a browser:
Mobile’s Second Quarter: Apple vs. Google Hostilities Escalate
Android continued to close the gap with Apple’s iOS in terms of market share, according to multiple reports, and Android Market’s library of apps continued to swell. Apple’s App Store didn’t lose any momentum though, and the iPad has thus far been a huge success, sparking a new wave of applications (including e-books) created specifically to take advantage of the device’s larger screen and multi-touch functionality. Impressively, Apple has single-handedly created a market for tablets that other manufacturers have futilely tried to tap over the years. And Apple raised the stakes in the mobile advertising game with iAd, an ad platform unveiled that was unveiled in the second quarter.
Stay informed and civically engaged with government apps
The government is using websites that are formatted for smart phones to bring several of their programs to the masses. What I really appreciate most of the sites is that they are not device-dependent applications, they are web applications that are fine tuned for mobile devices - clean and concise.
Better late than never to the app game, the feds have relaunched usa.gov, complete with a suite of free mobile applications from federal agencies that run the gamut and seek to close the technology gap between the private sector and the federal government. With so much information to wade through at the federal level, many citizens often find themselves unsure of where to go to for vital information (tax deadlines, etc). White House officials are hoping that this new app suite will put more information in the hands of all Americans and further contribute to the administration’s goal of increased transparency.
Planning a summer trip? Check the latest safety guidelines with the TSA app. Head in the clouds? Go on a space odyssey with NASA’s application. All eighteen apps are free and available now to help you get engaged!
via Stay informed and civically engaged with government apps.
Your Mobile Lifeline
Article from Mobile Future demonstrates yet another facet of mobile technologies playing vital roles in our lives...
Lost your home to flooding, a tornado or other disaster? If you have a smartphone and a wireless connection, help just got a lot easier.
This week, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) unveiled an addition to its mobile site allowing disaster victims to apply for assistance directly from their smartphone. FEMA's rationale is clear: In a life-threatening emergency, seconds count. Residents are more likely to have a mobile phone on their person, or may have just enough time to grab one before heading to safety.
via Your Mobile Lifeline.
Three cool mobile apps
At CTIA Wireless 2010 last week, the newest and coolest mobile products and services were on display. There were lots of interesting ones, including many amazing mHealth applications.
PillPhone
A mobile application that helps consumers better manage their medication.
LookTel
An application that helps the visually impaired recognize objects.
MedApps
A mobile outpatient monitoring solution that proactively alerts doctors and nurses to potential health problems.
Chrome extensions are very handy tools for Ux Developers.
Chrome extensions allow users to change page design to suit their needs. The color blind ext is very cool: http://bit.ly/cMTHWE
Verizon and Google team up to create tablet.
(A bit old but cool) Verizon & Google Work on Tablet: http://bit.ly/a1ZUUb Google shows what the UI might look like: http://bit.ly/9wVduq . I think I might hold off on that iPad purchase.
Preview of much anticipated book by Mike Kuniavsky: Smart Things: Ubiquitous Computing User Experience Design
I simply cannot wait for this book to come out. Drafts of the first few chapters are available for reading on Mike's blog. http://www.orangecone.com/archives/2010/04/smart_things_ch.html
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