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toggled navigation
Responsive NavResponsive navigation plugin without library dependencies and with fast touch screen support.
mobile design helper
LiveView for iPhone & iPad(OS X companion app also available)
Note: This is not an endorsement.
'FedEx of media files'
Quik.ioInstantly stream, send your videos, music, photos, and documents to any iPhone and iPad. No file conversion and cloud upload.
Note: This is not an endorsement.
the state of mobile fonts
tinytype – "a compatibility table showing the available default system fonts across different mobile platforms"business-driven initiative
Internet of Things ConsortiumOne of the goals of the consortium is to see billions of connected devices that benefit from communication with other devices and services.
stories and poems to go
Lit2GoLit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format.
'mobile-friendly'
The Personal PageA free, simple, one-page website to identify yourself to the world
'inspire and be inspired'
Talpic.com – "enables you to take a picture of the sunset, record the sound of the ocean waves and link the two together in one smooth process" (available for Android and iOS)'know your iOS apps '
Clueful App (Web app)You'd be surprised how many things an app can learn about you and what you do. Without you ever knowing it.
Note: Promotional vehicle.
'blocking FaceTime'
Stop AT&T's Latest Attack on Net NeutralityNote: The dailywebthing encourages you to review the privacy policy and assure your connection is secure before submitting personal details.
'aims to ease development'
Mobello | HTML5 framework for building mobile web app[CodeVisually (ads) > HTML5Bookmarks]
to support retina displays
Retina.js | Retina graphics for your website
Related documentation:
Supporting High-Resolution Screens
Save for Later
Pocket (Formerly Read It Later)View when Ready
If it's in Pocket, it's on your phone, tablet or computer. You don't even need an Internet connection.
Requires sign-up (free). Items can be added via bookmarklet, Firefox extension, or email and free apps are available for iPhone/iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire.
Related: Read Later (OS X) (freeware)
need to rethink 'usability'
Mobile Site vs. Full Site (Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox)vs.
Nielsen is wrong on mobile | Opinion | .net magazine (heavy advertising)
What a surprise! ;-)
Study discovers 'free' Android apps pass along user data to ad networks without permissionwatching the watchers
OpenWatcha participatory citizen media project which uses mobile technology to enable public monitoring of authority figures
screen capture and annotation
Skitch (OS-X) – "Annotate, edit and share your screenshots and images...fast."Note: This is not an endorsement.
'everything is changing'
WTF Mobile WebWe need better reasons. Real examples. Proof that what we are all doing is not working anymore. That's what this website is about. Examples convince. Seeing trends makes us smarter. The problem isn't insurmountable if it's known. So let's get to know the problem.
'broad compatibility'
Announcing jQuery Mobile 1.0A unified, HTML5-based user interface system for all popular mobile device platforms, built on the rock-solid jQuery and jQuery UI foundation. Its lightweight code is built with progressive enhancement, and has a flexible, easily themeable design.
explore/discover mobile apps
Patterns of Design – "an online gallery for discovering the best in app design" (iOS and Android)'creating mobile web experiences'
Mobile Web Best PracticesThe mobile web landscape changes on a seemingly-daily basis. That's why this site doesn't try to be the definitive guide to creating for the mobile web. It simply serves as a guide to point people in the right direction and help them discover new tools and techniques.
Gimme a break!
Android vs. iPhone: Battle of the Mobile Operating SystemsYes. I'm skeptical as to the accuracy of some of the stereotypes presented. /jenett
handy mobile interface
Imaginary PhoneImaginary Phone allows users to control their mobile devices without taking it out of their pocket. Instead, users mimic the interaction on the palm of their hand. The interaction is tracked by a wearable depth camera which sends input events to the actual physical device...
mobile mockup maker
mokk.meEasily create mobile web app mocks you can share,
test on multiple platforms, and use in production.
'beautiful at any size'
Skeleton: A Beautiful Boilerplate for Responsive, Mobile-Friendly Development'Design+Apps+Love!'
OverlappsWe want to share the fascinating world of mobile apps, not only discovering the ones we love and the people behind these mobile apps, but also recommending the applications we love more for an increasing innovative and inspirational networking community.
low, one-time cost
WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Nokia and yes, those phones can all message each other! Because WhatsApp Messenger uses the same internet data plan that you use for email and web browsing, there is no cost to message and stay in touch with your friends.
Note: This is not an endorsement.
'too much of a good thing?'
Information overload! Can you have too many apps?Note: This entry has been posted by a certified "app addict."
list of all your iApps
applist.me - There's a list for that!applist.me allows you to share a list of all your iPhone- and iPad-Applications with your friends, your colleagues and your family. Nothing more, nothing less.
Note: This is not an endorsement.
exploring digital data
Network&Society[renascens.com]Over the past decade, the development of digital networks and operations has produced an unprecedented wealth of information. Handheld electronics, location devices, telecommunications networks, and a wide assortment of tags and sensors are constantly producing a rich stream of data reflecting various aspects of urban life...
Mac/iPhone goodies
iconpaper – "All you need to customize your Mac and your iPhone, releases (wallpapers, icons, docks,...), tutorials and apps."Tumblr-to-iPhone tool
TumblePhone • iPhone-optimised interface for Tumblr sites(added to mobilemarks as well)
misleading open letter?
Jobs on Flash: Hypocrisy So Thick You Could Cut it with a Knife (in response to Apple's Thoughts on Flash)layouts 'collapse intelligently'
Less Framework – "An HTML5-powered CSS framework for building smart website layouts for varying screen widths."'jail-break' with care
Worm attack bites at Apple iPhoneThe worm, known as ikee, only affects "jail-broken" phones, where a user has removed Apple's protection mechanisms to allow the phone to run any software.
cellphone view
Small Screen Renderer Firefox extensionTurn your Firefox into a cellphone browser. It adds a new menu entry "Small Screen Rendering" under the View menu. Just select it to have the page you are currently browsing redisplayed in a cellphone style.
on the 'mini marketing machine'
Go from hellNo damn advertising at all. I don't care how warm and fuzzy Google is, I don't want to be tracked like an animal and "targeted" with anything, least of all guesswork about what I want, no matter how educated that guesswork is.
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daily pointers
AORTAL - the anti-portal,
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05/20/13
CSS Lint
Streetsy
Apres Garde
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