Article Title
"Microsoft enables Android and iOS users to experience Windows Phone 7... via the Web"
Article Author
Darren Murph
Article Publication Date
November 29, 2011
URL of Original Article
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/microsoft-enables-android-and-ios-users-to-experience-windows-ph/
Article Summary
The Microsoft had launched Windows Phone 7 app on iOS and Android mobile devices. The app turns the mobile devices into Windows Phone 7. The app is decent but it had some difficulty on the fonts and the smooth look on the screen in any devices.
Relevance to the Class
The app that turns iOS and Android mobile devices into Windows Phone 7 is a unique app. It's an experience to try switching from Android to Window phone system. Windows phone 7 has a well designed outline and easy to read. Most of the information and contact are in wireframes. Its looks will organize.
Key Quote
"Still tempted by the fruit of another? If you're looking Microsoft's way, but aren't quite ready to toss your adoration for iOS or Android aside, the coders in Redmond are giving you an
alternative to quitting cold turkey.”
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
YouTube Finally Gets 1080p Support For HTML5, Testing Flash Features (Article Review #9)
Article Title
"YouTube Finally Gets 1080p Support For HTML5, Testing Flash Features"
Article Author
Paul Fang
Article Publication Date
November 22, 2011
URL of Original Article
http://www.slashgear.com/youtube-finally-gets-1080p-support-for-html5-testing-flash-features-22197512/
Article Summary
Google is using HTML5 to support full-HD video playback on YouTube. Flash player is been driven away from websites. Even though, YouTube is still using it. In YouTube, Flash player will have a buffer-free player and seamless transitions setting. HTML5 is a taking over Adobe's Flash player job.
Relevance to the Class
HTML5 is increasing their population in the World Wide Web. As an IA, it's a good news because we don't need to go all the trouble from one program to another programs. Now, its easy to work all in one program, HTML5.
Key Quote
"Google is continuing its full-fledged push for native HTML5 by adding support today for 1080p full-HD video playback to its HTML5 player on YouTube’s website.”
"YouTube Finally Gets 1080p Support For HTML5, Testing Flash Features"
Article Author
Paul Fang
Article Publication Date
November 22, 2011
URL of Original Article
http://www.slashgear.com/youtube-finally-gets-1080p-support-for-html5-testing-flash-features-22197512/
Article Summary
Google is using HTML5 to support full-HD video playback on YouTube. Flash player is been driven away from websites. Even though, YouTube is still using it. In YouTube, Flash player will have a buffer-free player and seamless transitions setting. HTML5 is a taking over Adobe's Flash player job.
Relevance to the Class
HTML5 is increasing their population in the World Wide Web. As an IA, it's a good news because we don't need to go all the trouble from one program to another programs. Now, its easy to work all in one program, HTML5.
Key Quote
"Google is continuing its full-fledged push for native HTML5 by adding support today for 1080p full-HD video playback to its HTML5 player on YouTube’s website.”
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
W3C Privacy Workgroup Issues First Draft of Do Not Track Standard (Article Review #8)
Article Title
"W3C Privacy Workgroup Issues First Draft of Do Not Track Standard"
Article Author
Ryan Paul
Article Publication Date
November 15, 2011
URL of Original Article
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2011/11/w3c-privacy-workgroup-issues-first-draft-of-do-not-track-standard.ars
Article Summary
Mozilla introduced the “DNT” (Do Not Track) privacy. This feature consist a simple HTTP header flag that toggled through browser’s preference dialog. This tells website operator’s and advertiser's user to opt out of invasive tracking and practices. It's become pervasive with behavioral advertising.
Relevance to the Class
The new "DNT" (Do Not Track) privacy will come in handy in the future for website users. DNT standard seems another really good step to help broader support for the advertisers. The ideally provide clear and consistent guidance on how DNT support should be implemented in both servers and browsers.
Key Quote
"W3C has published the first draft of a new Web standard that addresses online privacy. It establishes an official specification for the mechanism that browsers use to broadcast the “Do Not Track” (DNT) privacy preference to websites.”
"W3C Privacy Workgroup Issues First Draft of Do Not Track Standard"
Article Author
Ryan Paul
Article Publication Date
November 15, 2011
URL of Original Article
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2011/11/w3c-privacy-workgroup-issues-first-draft-of-do-not-track-standard.ars
Article Summary
Mozilla introduced the “DNT” (Do Not Track) privacy. This feature consist a simple HTTP header flag that toggled through browser’s preference dialog. This tells website operator’s and advertiser's user to opt out of invasive tracking and practices. It's become pervasive with behavioral advertising.
Relevance to the Class
The new "DNT" (Do Not Track) privacy will come in handy in the future for website users. DNT standard seems another really good step to help broader support for the advertisers. The ideally provide clear and consistent guidance on how DNT support should be implemented in both servers and browsers.
Key Quote
"W3C has published the first draft of a new Web standard that addresses online privacy. It establishes an official specification for the mechanism that browsers use to broadcast the “Do Not Track” (DNT) privacy preference to websites.”
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Adobe Confirms Flash Player Is Dead For Mobile Devices (Article Review #7)
Article Title
"Adobe Confirms Flash Player Is Dead For Mobile Devices"
Article Author
Tim Stevens
Article Publication Date
November 9, 2011
URL of Original Article
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/adobe-confirms-flash-player-is-dead-for-mobile-devices/
Article Summary
Adobe have abandon the mobile devices Flash Player. They confirmed the operating is officially dead. They say that it was to "aggressively contribute" to HTML5". They are going to to work on AIR platform for more native experience. Now, Adobe will work on Flash Player for Desktop operating systems.
Relevance to the Class
Adobe's Flash Player for mobile devices is officially dead. The mobile devices cannot support HTML5 in the system. This tells the technology is upgrading to fast for mobile devices. That's why the other company created tablet devices. It's pretty sad that mobile devices can't support HTML5.
Key Quote
"We heard the talk and now here's the confirmation: Flash Player for mobile devices is officially dead. Adobe is reaffirming its commitment "aggressively contribute" to HTML5, a platform with broader support and capabilities than Flash was ever able to deliver."
"Adobe Confirms Flash Player Is Dead For Mobile Devices"
Article Author
Tim Stevens
Article Publication Date
November 9, 2011
URL of Original Article
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/adobe-confirms-flash-player-is-dead-for-mobile-devices/
Article Summary
Adobe have abandon the mobile devices Flash Player. They confirmed the operating is officially dead. They say that it was to "aggressively contribute" to HTML5". They are going to to work on AIR platform for more native experience. Now, Adobe will work on Flash Player for Desktop operating systems.
Relevance to the Class
Adobe's Flash Player for mobile devices is officially dead. The mobile devices cannot support HTML5 in the system. This tells the technology is upgrading to fast for mobile devices. That's why the other company created tablet devices. It's pretty sad that mobile devices can't support HTML5.
Key Quote
"We heard the talk and now here's the confirmation: Flash Player for mobile devices is officially dead. Adobe is reaffirming its commitment "aggressively contribute" to HTML5, a platform with broader support and capabilities than Flash was ever able to deliver."
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