It is well known that the use of mobile devices for accessing the web and online services is increasing. In addition, the use of social applications from mobile devices such as smartphones is also increasing, with Apple and Google platforms being the leaders.

It is well known that the use of mobile devices for accessing the web and online services is increasing. In addition, the use of social applications from mobile devices such as smartphones is also increasing, with Apple and Google platforms being the leaders. Increasing use of mobile computing

With the increasing use of mobile devices as the ‘device of choice’ to assess the web, it was interesting to read a recent blog by Jakob Nielsen on a preliminary usability assessment of the iPad including some comparisons between the iPad and iPhone. Here are some of the main points that I gleaned from the assessment and what it means for usability with mobile devices.

When you browse a website, intuitively or otherwise, you are judging how easy it is to use site. This post looks at the various factors that contribute to the usability of a website.

Usability & Usefulness – two key principles In the design and development of websites, usability and usefulness may appear to be similar terms, but they are related to different aspects of the design and development process. Usefulness is concerned with improving the relevance of the website to the user as they are completing a task, [...]