I love to be able to scroll the screen on my iPhone. Six months after getting it, it still provides me with endless entertainment. (Yes, I have always been easily amused.) Even now there is still something almost magical about being able to scroll through a list of names or songs with the flick of the finger. And the fact that the faster you flick, the faster it scrolls, that’s just gravy! It’s one of those simple, stupid joys in life.
And now, with the ability to add web favorites to the home screen and to have multiple home screens as you add more icons, there is the added “flickability” of going from one page to the next. (I currently have three pages of springboard icons in use.) And knowing that it is as practical as it is amusing since it allows me to have my most relevant sites just a “flick” and a “poke” away is a nice bonus.
Well, here’s a quick tip Patrick turned me on to …
If you have more than one screen of icons you can touch/poke to the left or the right of them to move to the next or the prior screen. It has the same functionality as flicking the entire screen left or right to move forward or back.
So, whether you flick or you poke, its up to you.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Iphone tips:View 2 Home Screens At Once
Just discovered another neat little home screen navigation sort of tip (for those on firmware 1.1.3), that allows you to pause as you are dragging to move between home screens.
Here’s how to do it: start moving between home screens as normal, then tap the ‘dots control’ (bottom center of the screen, that indicates which home screen you’re on) and the screen should pause wherever you are, so you can see two home screens at once - as shown in the screencap above.
Also did anybody else notice that Google changed the home screen icon for Google Reader last night? Much prettier now :)
Pretty cool little trick I think.
Here’s how to do it: start moving between home screens as normal, then tap the ‘dots control’ (bottom center of the screen, that indicates which home screen you’re on) and the screen should pause wherever you are, so you can see two home screens at once - as shown in the screencap above.
Also did anybody else notice that Google changed the home screen icon for Google Reader last night? Much prettier now :)
Pretty cool little trick I think.
Buy your iphone
If you have even the slightest interest in technology, you'll be well aware that Apple is launching its iPhone in the UK tomorrow. Of course you'll probably also be aware that the iPhone was launched in the US all the way back in June, which is somewhat annoying for all you UK Apple fans. But now that Apple's first foray into pocket communication is finally hitting the shores of Blighty, the big question is whether it was worth the wait.
First up, let me say that everything you may have heard about the iPhone interface being revolutionary is completely true, and then some! I honestly can't describe to you how much of a pleasure the iPhone is to use, and compared to pretty much any other mobile device, it's in a completely different league. This comes as no surprise, since Apple has always known how to create fantastic user interfaces - but despite already knowing this, and expecting it, I still found myself completely blown away when I started using the iPhone.
From the virtual sliding bar to unlock the phone, to the single Home button below the screen, absolutely everything in the iPhone has been designed with the end user in mind. Yes, it's true that the iPhone doesn't really do anything that a Windows Mobile device can't do, but whereas Microsoft expects the user to learn how to use its OS, Apple has designed the iPhone OS to be as simple and intuitive as possible. The result is that anyone who picks up an iPhone feels at ease with the interface within a couple of minutes.
Putting the interface to one side for a moment, I really have to mention the other area where Apple continually excels - product design. Even by Apple's own high standards, the iPhone is a beautiful looking product. The glossy black screen fascia, is offset by a solid chrome surround, while the back of the device is also metal, giving the whole thing a quality feel. Some may be put off by the 145g weight, but personally I feel that the weight adds to the solid, high quality feel of the iPhone. If there's one criticism, it's that all that glass and metal makes the iPhone quite slippery in the hand, so you need to make sure you have a good grip whenever you're retrieving it from your pocket.
With dimensions of 115 x 61 x 12mm (HxWxD) the iPhone is hardly small by phone standards, but Apple made a judgement call in this department. One of the most important aspects of the iPhone is the screen, so the overall size of the device is dictated by the size of the screen. Once you view the 3.5in display, you instantly realise that Apple made the right decision. The iPhone may not be as light or svelte as many other phones on the market, but the screen, with its 480 x 320 resolution definitely makes the size and weight worthwhile.
First up, let me say that everything you may have heard about the iPhone interface being revolutionary is completely true, and then some! I honestly can't describe to you how much of a pleasure the iPhone is to use, and compared to pretty much any other mobile device, it's in a completely different league. This comes as no surprise, since Apple has always known how to create fantastic user interfaces - but despite already knowing this, and expecting it, I still found myself completely blown away when I started using the iPhone.
From the virtual sliding bar to unlock the phone, to the single Home button below the screen, absolutely everything in the iPhone has been designed with the end user in mind. Yes, it's true that the iPhone doesn't really do anything that a Windows Mobile device can't do, but whereas Microsoft expects the user to learn how to use its OS, Apple has designed the iPhone OS to be as simple and intuitive as possible. The result is that anyone who picks up an iPhone feels at ease with the interface within a couple of minutes.
Putting the interface to one side for a moment, I really have to mention the other area where Apple continually excels - product design. Even by Apple's own high standards, the iPhone is a beautiful looking product. The glossy black screen fascia, is offset by a solid chrome surround, while the back of the device is also metal, giving the whole thing a quality feel. Some may be put off by the 145g weight, but personally I feel that the weight adds to the solid, high quality feel of the iPhone. If there's one criticism, it's that all that glass and metal makes the iPhone quite slippery in the hand, so you need to make sure you have a good grip whenever you're retrieving it from your pocket.
With dimensions of 115 x 61 x 12mm (HxWxD) the iPhone is hardly small by phone standards, but Apple made a judgement call in this department. One of the most important aspects of the iPhone is the screen, so the overall size of the device is dictated by the size of the screen. Once you view the 3.5in display, you instantly realise that Apple made the right decision. The iPhone may not be as light or svelte as many other phones on the market, but the screen, with its 480 x 320 resolution definitely makes the size and weight worthwhile.
Iphone UK customer reviews
Apple iPhone: the definitive UK review
We have been putting the Apple iPhone to the test ever since it was launched in the UK. Here’s our verdict on Apple’s mobile phone and iPod, couple with the contract that O2 insists you take out. The iPhone is available in the UK via O2 for £269.
There’s plenty to love, and plenty to lament about Apple’s new mobile. With its solid design and a beautiful, touch-sensitive 480 x 320-pixel screen the iPhone is beautiful to look at and a joy to use. Its browser, while not as versatile as the one on a desktop or laptop, is impressive and - at a stroke - has made all other mobile internet devices look antiquated and woeful. And of course, it works fine for making phone calls.
We have been putting the Apple iPhone to the test ever since it was launched in the UK. Here’s our verdict on Apple’s mobile phone and iPod, couple with the contract that O2 insists you take out. The iPhone is available in the UK via O2 for £269.
There’s plenty to love, and plenty to lament about Apple’s new mobile. With its solid design and a beautiful, touch-sensitive 480 x 320-pixel screen the iPhone is beautiful to look at and a joy to use. Its browser, while not as versatile as the one on a desktop or laptop, is impressive and - at a stroke - has made all other mobile internet devices look antiquated and woeful. And of course, it works fine for making phone calls.
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