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web content for iphone question - MacDoxy - 10-14-2009
if i make an app that links users to a website, does the website have to be manipulated or is the iphone capable of downloading regular websites ?
the website i have in mind has no video, no ads, no slideshows or clickable images.
only small images, text and links to other pages that are also the same.
(essentially i am trying to build an app for free for a small museum as a volunteer/intern with a simulator, without having an iphone physically in my hand)
"You have the whole Internet on the iPhone!" - RAMd®d - 10-14-2009
Or something like that.
Don't use a website that uses Flash, as it's not supported on the 'Phone. A lot of sites have mobile versions that other phones need, and often get forced (by the webmaster, I guess) onto the 'Phone.
Amazon has a mobile site that's the default even for the iPhone, and I have to select the PC site every time.
Re: web content for iphone question - MacDoxy - 10-14-2009
thanks!
Re: web content for iphone question - clay - 10-14-2009
you don't need to even involve an app on the iphone in the process. Just tell people " go to myurl.com on your iphone". Yes, iphones have a slightly modified safari browser installed by default and can render most pages just fine. Flash is not possible on the iphone (yet...though Adobe just announced a workaround of sorts in the upcoming CS5 suite), so stay away from that for now.
Just create a page that contains all important data within the pixel dimensions of the iphone screen for easiest browsing. If you're creating the page only for iphone/mobile use, keep it to the correct dimensions, even though it is possible for iphone users to zoom and scroll around on pages.
Re: web content for iphone question - MacDoxy - 10-14-2009
oh ok so it would be best if it was iphone dimensions but technically it can see everything but flash.
'cause i'm not making the site, i just thought it would be cool to have an app that linked you to current and upcoming shows and the classes that are available. if it was a good app they might get their webmaster to put an iphone friendly page, maybe.
(plus i get to learn how to make an app)
Re: web content for iphone question - Article Accelerator - 10-15-2009
MacDoxy, what about that Web App idea?
Re: web content for iphone question - MacDoxy - 10-15-2009
Article Accelerator wrote:the idea is to accommodate ppl who might want to keep abreast of the current and/or upcoming shows which change every few weeks and to check on the current available classes and youth programs. this is all constantly updated online and i would link those pages to the app to make it all really simple to get this info and to have a way to stay on people's minds
MacDoxy, what about that Web App idea?
i have yet to sit with the programs i got and figure the whole thing out
Can you make an app and make it available on your own website to download?
does it cost anything to list a free app on itunes?
thx
Re: web content for iphone question - Seacrest - 10-15-2009
MacDoxy wrote:
Can you make an app and make it available on your own website to download?
No.
http://developer.apple.com/iphone/program/