Mobile first!
summary
Argues that designing mobile first matters because growth and capabilities change the problem: global smartphone shipments surpass PCs earlier than predicted and smartphone market doubles or more (96% growth in Q3 2010), mobile traffic spikes (600% year), and eBay reports ~$2B in mobile. Shows concrete tools and builds—GPS/compass/gyroscope, HTML media capture, NFC, accelerometer—used in Nearest Tube native app, Google Goggles, Word Lens and a Yahoo Mail swipe UI. Gives outcomes: Flickr and Southwest cut dozens of options to seven, Yelp AR boosts sustained traffic, and native/location features materially change use.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Start
- 4:32Why Mobile First Is a Viable Strategy
- 5:13Mobile Internet Trends
- 15:23How Does Mobile Help You Focus
- 18:14Flickr
- 21:49Modes of Usage
- 27:06Ipad
- 27:51Linkedin Usage
- 31:35First Touchscreen Phone
- 32:11Yahoo Mail
- 44:50Recognizer
- 51:37What Is Your Opinion on the Responsive Design Trend
