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Some great details and examples from Luke W. of optimizing web forms for mobile entry. Main focus of this article is that standard dropdowns should be the UI of last resort. Going with a mobile-optimized option like a toggle, steppers, or custom solution can simplify mobile forms and improve conversation rates.
Eleks Labs has written up a really interesting look at their Tesla Apple Watch app. The walkthrough of the process and technical details is a good read for anyone interested in doing their own Apple Watch work. Both their UX decisions and workarounds due to technical limitations seem like they’re going to be valuable lessons.
Interesting tool. UX Check is a Chrome Extension that helps you identify usability issues through a heuristic evaluation.
Nabi has announced new Android tablets that will range from 32″ to 65″ at CES this week. They already had a 24″ “Big Tab” you could buy for $549.99 so these things will not be cheap.
Looking forward to the day when we go out to dinner and everyone is just staring at their own individual 55″ tablets.
They wrote a book entitled “Barbie Can be a Computer Engineer” and somehow turned her into a complete idiot who doesn’t actually code a thing and has to run to boys for help because she can’t do anything right. WTF?
This is super clever. Tumblr has added a new way to advertise with them that they’re calling the Sponsored Tumblr Dot. Essentially they’re letting brands pay to replace the period in Tumblr’s logo with their own brand. The first example is from Starbucks:
I love that the cup is an animated gif. Very nice touch.
Whoops. May have gone a little overboard with the SmartThings ordering.