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In the web app, it's in the slide-right navigation. At the base, it looks like a speedometer toggle.

Pardon my ignorance, is there another option besides relocking? I believe in the Nexus One days, relocking took quite some time to solve. I'm wondering if that's still the case.

And my last ignorant question, if you relock are there any complications running a custom ROM such as CM? Specifically, on reboot. Thanks.

I've been under the impression that HN doesn't sit well with Marco. I've read it multiple times on multiple occasions.

Quickest example I could recall: https://twitter.com/marcoarment/status/176437401156194305

I'm surprised Flipboard hasn't been added to the poll.

http://inside.flipboard.com/2013/03/14/weve-got-your-rss-cov...

In Chicago it may depend on which form of transportation that you're riding. On the Metra, it's second nature to see laptops, tablets, kindles, etc. On the El, coworkers have shared that tablets aren't as common (mentioning theft) and people can be apprehensive to flashing their smartphone. I'm aware that's a major blanket statement but my experience is that ride duration, available seating, and rider demographics play a role.

This is such an amazing coincidence. I stopped reading Pando articles. It wasn't a conscious boycott. It just happened after reading a few articles and seeing little to no value in exchange for the time reading each one.

Not only that, but the first listing of the Verge is several paragraphs deep. Oh, and "The Verge" links to slashgear. Horrible attribution.

You're absolutely correct. It's always best to consider all the characteristics of the app design. So, I'd like to hear your alternatives to a Back button in your experience. Even the example linked below, Sidetap http://http://sidetap.it/, it toggles between the menu button and the Back button. An anti-pattern that I wouldn't really recommend.

The frequency of use is a variable between apps and users. Hopefully it's been taken into consider during UX / design.

This is what initiated our discussion. We simply didn't like the bottom menu bar that had 3 to 4 options and an elipses. The elipses takes you to another screen that lists the remaining options. It was a developing crutch for too many nav options. Our nav has 7 items this release and 8 to 9 next release. It is text only and the reason is because we limited each item to a 42px+ tap zones. We had issues with iconography as well as keeping it simple.

The opportunity for expansion is a positive feature of slide menus, no argument. In fact, that was the strongest argument for it initially and probably the single most reason if we convert to a slide at a later time. However, the counter argument is that if our navigation gets so wide as to scroll off screen then maybe we can reconsider the structure and revise. Opportunities abound.

I wish I could. It's in build phase slated for late Q4 release. Great counterpoints, btw.

We were faced with the choice to design the navigation form with our current project. We narrowed it down to the slide menu and the drop down menu formats. I had hesitation with the slide menu as it offers some additional features, however it has some big issues. It typically sits in the upper left corner. Look at any mobile study (Luke W, perhaps) and you'll see the reach zones with users' hands. The right hand hold of the device causes the user to hyperextend their thumb to reach. Additionally, the top left location is sometimes reserved for a Back button in a linear flowing app.

So, we tested the two navigation forms with users in our usability lab. We had 15 users come in and work on multiple devices with various mobile prototypes. We saw a clear case that users preferred a drop down menu located at top right. Users were mostly negative about the location of the left corner slide menu trigger as well as the triple line iconography that typically represents the slide menu button.

I completely agree with you but in my case it's that I carry an Android phone. There was a third-party web tie-in, called Spootnik (http://www.spootnik.net/), to Omnifocus that gets mentioned on their support forums.

I've recently considered Nozbe which aligns with my interest in virtually all platforms. It's a monthly fee so there's that to take into consideration. Also, I've heard their mobile app offerings need some help.

Has anyone else found other alternatives?

Ha, I believe the original intent is to discuss productivity which is what Mann consults with business / startups.

It doesn't always go as planned which is probably why you were confused. The show is filled with random tangents which could be just as engaging. Topics include his other podcasts, Sodastream, keyboard, GTD, daughter, Star Wars, etc.

Pro Tip: sit with the episode for at least 30 minutes if you really want to hear the topic of the week. The first 29 minutes are build up to excellence.

Edit: I love the fact that while I was typing two other posts described the exact same thing. Awesome.

There are some moments between Mann and Benjamin that are so funny that I have to pause, finish laughing and resume.

It's always when they cycle through "I think you mean.." and "No, you're probably thinking..."

It's a 'simple' layer of banking, although they are not a bank. They're partnered with Bancorp. They offer some additional features (namely, direct deposit and FDIC backing) over Paypal.

They announced yesterday that as a result of water-proofing it will have a special plug.

"Pebble's USB cable is custom cable because the watch will be waterproof and can't have a big hole for the regular USB socket. We will be selling extra cables as well."

I'd rather have micro USB than waterproof, IMO.

5by5 doesn't have transcripts. However, here's the links to the two podcasts Gruber is referring to:

Hypercritical 42 - http://5by5.tv/hypercritical/42 The Talk Show - http://5by5.tv/talkshow/66

Careful when you listen... the entire network of podcasts is highly addictive (if you're into podcasts).

To an extent... I always thought Apple went with non-carrier subsidized pricing on the first iPhone because they wanted sales now. The price even dropped $200, IIRC, only two months after launch. This supports your last comment because they fueled sales. My experience is that people wait until their contract obligation is complete before shopping another handset.

If I had to guess... I bet he's playing a significant role in their mobile strategy. Maybe related, a story broke last week with MG that they want to deploy a platform, via the browser.

Project Spartan - http://techcrunch.com/2011/06/15/facebook-project-spartan

Having read Marco's blog and listened to his podcast, I can't see an official client for android from Marco ever. His opinion of android is crystal clear. As a Nexus One owner, it requires some effort to disregard most of the hyperbolic insults in his podcast.

So, I'd like to say I'm surprised too but all too often he pans the platforms as well as acts like he's making enough revenue for the hassle.

Sounds like he's looking for Tasker. One of the first apps I install after a wipe.

https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android....

I'm pretty sure he's not going to see this reply but I thought any HNer that thought "that would be helpful" should see this app. There is likely a better way using solely Tasker but this is my first run at solving.

New Profile: On Time event: repeat every 30 minutes from start time to end time.

Add action: Net dialog: Wifi to on.

The whitelist would reside in Wireless Settings. Any AP already connected remains as a preferred AP. So, Tasker flips WiFi on and Android spots the AP.

Then, create an Exit event the Tasker profile. If Wifi Status is disabled then turn Wifi off. Tasker recognizes two Wifi states, enabled (connected) and everything else.

While it did sell out in less than an hour, you're exaggerating because that doesn't include the ample time offered to previous attendees beforehand.

http://phandroid.com/2011/01/31/google-io-registration-opens...

Let me get this straight... they discussed innovation?

What was Y! CEO Carol Bartz doing there? Another Obama party crasher?

Woah, fellow awot/wayoter here, too.

Small world, it is.

Hi Andreas! Congratulations!

I'd say this is amazing but I know the amount of work you and your team have done. It's well deserved.

Dan (from Chicago)

I would agree with working at library. But I haven't been able to overcome one notable issue:

Hours: Saturday 10AM - 5PM Sunday 12PM - 4PM

Saturday is a possibility but Sunday is a joke.

My second post in this thread:

It's obvious they're not giving any exposure to this blog post (http://www.groupon.com/blog/cities/groupon-super-bowl-ads/) or the microsite (http://savethemoney.groupon.com)

I can't say I'm offended at the content. I'm almost amazed at how poorly handled the follow-through of this campaign. They hired CP+B to create the ads. Why does it seem like no one thought this through?

I think the biggest mistake is that the groupon.com page is plugging to watch Super Bowl commercial and sign up.

If you actually follow through to http://savethemoney.groupon.com/ one can find that there are some serious active campaigns to aid these movements. If you donate $15 to Greenpeace you get $15 in Groupon credit. They're making it way to easy to hate them through this and miss some huge opportunities to help others.

I'm really surprised a couple app titles are missing on this list.

Swype? I've heard many iPhone owners wish they could have such a utility on their phone.

WinAmp WiFi sync? Wasn't this similar to an app Apple rejected and later popped up on Cydia? I know I've heard a lot of interest when it was submitted to the AppStore.

Barcode scanner? I know, I know. Both can do this today, BUT the G1 was capable of barcode scanning as a result of autofocus and preceded the iPhone's ability.

Chrome to Phone. Probably classifies as a system enhancement. Same goes for the ability to wipe and restore all over the cloud. Since Gruber disqualified it as part of his article, it doesn't get mentioned but this is huge, IMO.

Grooveshark?

I'm not taking sides as I own both and appreciate the similarities and differences in both platforms.

When we had our child and found diapers.com, I was convinced it was already an amazon company. diapers.com has great customer service and an unreal shipping policy. I guess it was a matter of time but it makes complete sense to me just like Zappos. Amazon buys company cultures, not businesses.

I, for one, would like to thank Steve for saving my desktop from Mac porn apps.