Contents tagged with Mobile
Everything You Wanted to Know About Mango in a Single Post
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Developer Evangelist, Dave Isbitski, has compiled a list of everything you wanted to know about the forthcoming update to Windows Phone (aka “Mango”).
Among my favorite enhancements is the new emulator, where you can simulate motion to test out any accelerometer code without having to deploy to a device.
SketchFlow for Windows Phone 7
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.If you’ve heard me talk about the wonders of SketchFlow, then you know I’m a big proponent of prototyping.
In fact, since its release in 2009, I’ve used SketchFlow on every project I worked on with the exception of two.
In both cases, I came to regret not using SketchFlow.
One case was due to political considerations at the client. It was made clear to me that they had no interest in using it. The other case was for my Area Code Look Up application, which I thought was too small to justify a prototype.
Now that there’s a Sketchflow template for Windows Phone applications, you can (and should) prototype any projects. The time you spend prototyping and working out any issues and finding ambiguities in requirements will be well worth it.
What’s nice about the template, is that it includes the three hardware buttons, the home screen, the app screen, and the search screen. This makes the prototype a little more “real” feeling.
Naturally, the templates include the styling and fonts that make the prototype look hand drawn and rough.
It’s a nice subtle reminder to clients that this is just a sketch.
Texts from Last Night WP7 App Quite Popular
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.My Texts from Last Night app for Windows Phone has been well received, ranking #51 in the Entertainment category and #309 in the marketplace overall.
It’s also received three 5 star ratings and this review from WPCentral.
While it doesn't feature any way to pass on or favorite interesting messages, the super-minimalist-Metro layout is simple and to the point, especially for such a basic site as TFLN. We do dig the ability to go by area code and read comments on each message and the price is right, so we don't have too much more to say on it.
Great feedback and I’ve already got some improvements in the works.
Free GSA Webinar Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Web
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.The GSA (General Services Administration) will host a free webinar on December 8 at 11AM EST debating the merits of mobile apps or mobile web.
Should be a fun debate between two different agency representatives with two different points of view.
Details below:
The Transportation Security Administration’s Neil Bonner will argue for mobile websites while the Department of Labor’s Mike Pulsifer will argue the value of mobile apps.
The “Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Websites” webinar will be held from 11 a.m. to noon EST. Register.
[found via FedScoop]
The Secret to Designing a Great Smartphone Font
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Steve Matteson designs fonts for mobile devices. He’s the designer behind the Segoe font.
In this interview, he talks about his thoughts on Apple’s use of Helvetica for iOS devices and his work on the Kindle, Android, Xbox and Windows Phone.
Watch the video and read more about his work for Xbox, Windows Phone and more.
Small Business App Ecosystem
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.All the buzz around the app economy so far has been focused on consumer facing apps. Here’s a thought provoking look at the app economy from the point of view of small businesses in the form of an infographic.
[found via AllTop]
