Wednesday, June 1, 2011

5 basic (yet sometimes overlooked) things to consider when creating iPhone apps

1. Don't break the flow is you need the app to open a webpage or maps. Open the webpage in webview inside the app and allow the user to go to Safari with a small icon. Open a location in the maps inside the app. Allow him to exit if he wants to get directions, etc

2. Allow users to email links and relevant information to friends from within the app. Make your app viral

3. Keep phone number and email addresses clickable. The worst this is giving a Contact us page to the user with a number which is not clickable.

4. Clearly define how the app will work if there is no network. Many times IAs leave this on 'default' behavior which is definitely not a good idea.

5. Minimize data entry points. Allow a user to point and select i.e. click on an input rather than having to enter it via the keyboard.

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