Native Device vs. Mobile Web Applications
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Native mobile apps are downloaded to a device, built for that specific platform using languages like Objective-C or Java, and can access device features. Mobile web apps live on the web, are accessible via browser, and are built using HTML/CSS/JS. Native apps are best for utilizing device capabilities like gaming or sensors, while mobile web apps allow for lower costs, rapid updates across devices, and accessibility without downloads. The document provides examples of when each type of app is most suitable.
Native Device vs. Mobile Web Applications
- 1. Native Device vs. Mobile Web Applications
- 2. Outline • What is a native app? • Benefits of native apps • Use cases • What is a mobile Web app? • Benefits of using the Web • Use cases • Resources
- 4. What is a native app? • Lives on the device • Downloaded to the device • Build specifically for that device • Programming language (Objective C/Java)
- 5. Benefits of a native app
- 6. Benefits of a native app Built-in Marketing
- 7. Benefits of a native app Accessing the device
- 9. When to build natively • Accessing device features • Gaming
- 11. What is a mobile Web app? • Lives on the Web • Accessible from a browser • Written in a Web language (HTML/CSS/JS)
- 12. Benefits of a Web app Cost Savings
- 13. Benefits of a Web app Rapid deployment & update control
- 14. Benefits of a Web app Accessibility
- 16. Browser Capabilities • IP & GPS-based Geolocation • video, audio, animations • local storage • swipe detection (js) • http://vimeo.com/6353874
- 17. When to build on the Web • Targeting multiple devices • Consuming information • Mobilizing a Web site • Limited access to the device • E-mail, phone, map, etc.
- 18. Resources • jqtouch (http://jqtouch.com) • Mobile detection best practices (http:// webservices.usc.edu/blog) • Mobile design tips (http://www.noupe.com/ how-tos/mobile-web-design-tips-and-best- practices.html) • Mobile design gallery (http:// www.mobileawesomeness.com/)