Tag: mobile

The design process for Reddit mobile

Reddit mobile
Posted June 10, 2010 in Apps, Browser, CSS, HTML by Paradox

As you may have heard, reddit mobile launched today, at http://i.reddit.com. Reddit mobile is a specially designed version of the big reddit for mobile phones. It is more than just a custom stylesheet and a few other changes, it is a complete web app. Development on this app took approxamately 6 months, and it is only in beta. Keep reading this post for more info about the design process, ideas, and deleted content from the app.

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Notes on mobile design

The option bubbles on Reddit mobile. Borrows a UI element common on android.
Posted May 13, 2010 in Devices, Web development by Paradox

Mobile web design is different than desktop web design. Different screen sizes, input devices, are difficulties that designers must work with. But designers are also presented with a set of powerful tools; tools they cant use on a desktop, for various reasons.

This article is a series of observations I have made wile working on reddit mobile.

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Twitter for android reviewed!

Landscape map view, with many tweets in a small area
Posted April 30, 2010 in Apps, Devices, Reviews by Paradox

With the release of an official Twitter client for Android, Android users have yet another choice in their arsenal of apps. This new app, available for 2.1+ devices, is quite pretty, although limited in some features. But non-power users will likely find the app perfect. Keep reading for the full review.

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How to listen to shoutcast on a blackberry

Posted April 12, 2010 in Devices, Uncategorized by Paradox

When I made the site transition, I lost this article. The old one was one of my most viewed articles, so for the sake of blackberry users everywhere, here is a simple guide on how to use Shoutcast via blackberry.

I cannot offer more than basic support, however, as I have switched to android.

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Unistroke and the future of mobile keyboards.

what-is-swype
Posted March 31, 2010 in Devices, Software by Paradox

Unistroke input probably means very little to you, you’re probably thinking oh great, another buzzword. I promise it is more than that. Unistroke is an evolution of the keyboard, for touchscreen devices, and it is very efficient. You have probably already heard of, or even used a unistroke keyboard. Keyboards such as Swype and ShapeWriter are the most prominent unistroke keyboards, and more are appearing every day.

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Screenshots of Reddit Mobile

The main interface
Posted February 24, 2010 in CSS by Paradox

As some of you may know, KeyserSosa and I have been working on a secret project for reddit for a while now.

Today, that project is being unveiled. As you can tell, by the title of this post, the project is: Reddit mobile.

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iPad is the new Newton

Posted January 30, 2010 in Devices by Paradox

Wednesday, Apple launched the iPad. Many people, myself included, feel that the iPad is an utter failure as a product, and here is why

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