This project is about 5 years overdue – but since all my time was being burned keeping track of 240 Rush Limbaugh affiliates, it never got done.<\/p>\n
The first step is to accurately detect if you’re using a “mobile” device (this would not include laptops that are full blown computers with big screens). I’ve added some basic logic to the security module (which everything goes through) to see if you are using a mobile device – iPod, iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry – and set a flag. I’ve noticed that on other sites, phones are given special treatment different than iPads – because of the smaller screen and the presumption that could be on a restricted wireless data plan. That’s something I probably should also work to detect.<\/p>\n
If the web site thinks you’re using a mobile device, it will now show “Mobile Device Edition” up in the upper left hand corner. As you get time, let me know by posting to the blog if your mobile device is reported that properly – I need most to hear from people using non-Apple devices like android phones.<\/p>\n
Right now, that message is the only effect on mobile devices, but that will change shortly.<\/p>\n
Please post your observations about what you want the web site to do differently if you’re on a cell phone or iPad… [writing an SRGuide “App” is off the table due to the patent and copyright implications]. The first thing I’m almost positive I want to do is make “Compact mode” the default on phones.<\/p>\n
As I’ve pointed out myself, a common problem with web sites is you say “Yes I am on a phone – but please give me the Full Website” and after two clicks, you’re back to the spartan mobile menu again.<\/p>\n
if you folks keep doing your part on reviewing the web sites, the front door will eventually open again with something that I’m proud to operate. I’ll do what I do best – which is improving the programming. Let’s do it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This project is about 5 years overdue – but since all my time was being burned keeping track of 240 Rush Limbaugh affiliates, it never got done. The first step is to accurately detect if you’re using a “mobile” device … Continue reading