SAMPLE COMPARISON: YouTube for IPad (Source Comparison #5)

SAMPLE COMPARISON: YouTube for IPad (Source Comparison #5)

Article 1
"YouTube for iOS updated with iPad, iPhone 5 support, AirPlay and performance improvements"
Dec 4, 2012
http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/12/04/youtube-for-ios-updated-with-iphone-5-support-airplay-and-performance-improvements/?fromcat=all


Article 2
"Google finally makes a YouTube for iPad app"

Dec 4, 2012
http://gigaom.com/apple/youtube-for-ipad-released/


Article 3
"Google Releases YouTube For iPad, Filling the Remaining Gap on iOS 6"

Dec 4, 2012
http://lifehacker.com/5965677/google-releases-youtube-for-ipad-filling-the-remainder-of-the-void-on-ios-6


NOTES

• Articles talk about the new YouTube app for IPad users
• Relevant to class because it shows how crucial is for a business to satisfy their users expectations and to do everything they can to gain more traffic.
• Article # 1 explains more deeply how the new YouTube app work.
• Article # 1 talks about the cons of the app.
• Article # 1 shows great graphics.
• Article # 1 best summary.
• Article # 2 written for a casual reader.
• Article # 2 links to other articles related to the topic.
• Article # 3 little to no information
• Article # 3 no graphics used.

SAMPLE REVIEW: Facebook Finally Launches “Share” Button (Article Review #4)

SAMPLE REVIEW: Facebook Finally Launches “Share” Button (Article Review #4)

Assignment Number:
Article Review #4

Article Title
"Facebook Finally Launches “Share” Button"

Article Author
Josh Constine
 

Article Publication Date

Not date provided

URL of Original Article

http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/14/facebook-mobile-share-button/

Article Summary

Facebook has launched a share button for the mobile news feed; this has been one of the most requested features. It lets people share and comment links, it also allows the user to save time

Relevance to the Class

Social Media keeps becoming an essential way to improve bussiness

Key Quote
"The two companies will allow customers in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy to roam on each other's networks."

SAMPLE COMPARISON: Windows Phone sales have quadrupled (Source Comparison #4)

SAMPLE COMPARISON: Windows Phone sales have quadrupled (Source Comparison #4)

Article 1
"Windows Phone sales have quadrupled on strength of new hardware, software"

Nov 28, 2012
http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2012/11/28/windows-phone-sales-have-quadrupled-when-compared-to-2011s-holiday-season/?fromcat=all


Article 2
"Ballmer says Windows Phone sales have quadrupled"
Nov 28, 2012
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Ballmer-says-Windows-Phone-sales-have-quadrupled_id37122


Article 3
"Microsoft CEO Ballmer says Windows Phone sales have quadrupled"

Nov 28, 2012
http://bgr.com/2012/11/28/windows-phone-sales-2012-holidays/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheBoyGeniusReport+%28BGR+|+Boy+Genius+Report%29


NOTES

• Articles talk about how the sales on the Window phone have increase
• Relevant to class because it shows how beneficial an update or refresh can be to a company, a great modern feel and a great software and hardware are doing wonders for Windows. the design gets peoples attention and it is user interface oriented.
• Article # 1 more informative.
• Article # 1 explains the pros of the new windows phone.
• Article # 1 talks about competitors.
• Article # 2 very short article, it does not go into details.
• Article # 2 is a personal opinion.
• Article # 2 could be too long for a casual reader.
• Article # 3 has a lot of links where useful information related to the article can be found.
• Article # 3 concise article.
• Article # 3 also uses many quotes.

SAMPLE REVIEW: "Windows 8 interface called 'disappointing' by usability expert" (Article Review #5)

SAMPLE REVIEW: "Windows 8 interface called 'disappointing' by usability expert" (Article Review #5)

Assignment Number:
Article Review #5

Article Title
"Windows 8 interface called 'disappointing' by usability expert"

Article Author
Jared Newman
 

Article Publication Date
November 19, 2012

URL of Original Article

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2015073/windows-8-interface-called-disappointing-by-usability-expert.html

Article Summary

After a study, Jacob Nielsen came to the conclusion that windows 8 is disappointing for the users. Windows 8 is now interface consistent since it has both environments touch-friendly and desktop; also some tiles are to active and it is difficult to clearly identify which one you are looking at. Many of the thumbnails images do not display the app's name. 

Relevance to the Class

This clearly shows how important is to make sure that every design is user friendly. everything should be easier for the user that way they feel comfortable using it and they the brand loyalty grows.

Key Quote
“On a regular PC, Windows 8 is Mr. Hyde: a monster that terrorizes poor office workers and strangles their productivity.”

SAMPLE COMPARISON: Microsoft - Apple tablets (Source Comparison #3)

Article 1
"Questions Over Microsoft's New Surface Fleet of Tablets"

Jun 20, 2012
http://www.cmswire.com/cms/mobile/questions-over-microsofts-new-surface-fleet-of-tablets-016163.php


Article 2
"Microsoft, Apple tablets have highest profit margins"

Nov 6, 2012
http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/business-it/microsoft-apple-tablets-have-highest-profit-margins-20121107-28xa8.html


Article 3
"Microsoft Surface Tablet More Profitable Than iPad"

Nov 6, 2012
http://mashable.com/2012/11/06/microsoft-surface-profit-ipad/


NOTES

• Articles compare Microsoft and Apple tablets.
• Relevant to class because it is clear that technology keeps expanding everyday, new gadgets come out and costumers have more choices to pick, not to mentions that designers developers need to design for this devices.
• Article # 1 great information about Microsoft but not about apple.
• Article # 1 focus on the users and try to answer some of the questions they have.
• Article # 2 it looks like it has been written for people that have more knowledge about technology.
• Article # 2 detail explanation between Apple and Microsoft tablets
• Article # 3 it is the only one that really descries and go deep into the disadvantages of the maps in iOS 6.
• Article # 2 it could be too long for a casual reader.
• Article # 3 highlights the pros of Microsoft, like the keyboard/smart cover.
• Article # 3 concise article.

SAMPLE REVIEW: AT&T and T-Mobile strike temporary roaming deal (Article Review #3)

SAMPLE REVIEW: AT&T and T-Mobile strike temporary roaming deal (Article Review #3)

Assignment Number:
Article Review #3

Article Title
"AT&T and T-Mobile strike temporary roaming deal"

Article Author

Marguerite Reardon

 

Article Publication Date

October 31, 2012

URL of Original Article

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57543219-94/at-t-and-t-mobile-strike-temporary-roaming-deal/

Article Summary

Due to the unfortunate damage cause by hurricane Sandy in the Tri-state Area, AT&T and T-Mobile, announced that they entered an agreement where both companies enable people with poor service roaming on their networks for no extra charge.

Relevance to the Class

After a big tragedy like this one, all the help is more than welcome. Technology is a big part of our daily routines and some events like Sandy remind us how attach we are to it and how important it becomes every day. Great act of solidarity from AT&T and T-mobile and also well thought to keep costumers please and to bring more for the future; at the end of the day what is really important is to make your costumers happy.

Key Quote
"The two companies will allow customers in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy to roam on each other's networks."

1.  What do Goto and Cotler think are some important things to identify when assessing audience capabilities? Are there examples you would add given changes in the industry since the book was published in 2005?

R/ Goto and Cotler think that everything comes down to the following question: who is the client willing to leave behind? To answer this, it is important to keep in mind things like, is the target audience technology savy? What size monitor do they have, what browsers do they use? What is the internet speed they have?

2. What is scope creep?

R/ It refers to all the uncontrolled changes while managing a project. All the negative occurrence that can happened when the project is not properly define; “from a straightforward, comprehensible project to an out-of-control nightmare.”

3. What software application do the authors recommend using for project management? Why do they recommend using a different application to deliver project management information to a client?

R/ Goto and Cotler recommend to set up a central HTML staging area for the clients to post all deliverables and project documentations, and a separate staging area for the team development area.

4. There's a proofreading error in the sidebar titled "Project Management Applications"—what is it? (Google may help you here.)

R/ The correct way to spell it is GANTT CHART, this is a  bar chart that displays a project schedule.

5. According to the authors, can usability testing be conducted using an online survey? Why or why not?

R/ Online survey is a valuable way to gather feedback, however it should only be used to answer yes or not question. Online surveys can be very frustrating and not a good amount of the target area usually completes the survey.

SAMPLE REVIEW: Microsoft promises major Windows 8 app improvements before Oct 26 launch (Article Review #2)

SAMPLE REVIEW: Microsoft promises major Windows 8 app improvements before Oct 26 launch (Article Review #2)

Assignment Number:
Article Review #2

Article Title 
"Microsoft promises major Windows 8 app improvements before Oct 26 launch"

Article Author

Joel Hruska 

Article Publication Date

October 5, 2012

URL of Original Article

 http://www.extremetech.com/computing/137469-microsoft-promises-major-windows-8-app-improvements-before-oct-26-launch

Article Summary

Microsoft is aware of some of the concerns that Windows 8 adopters might encounter; for instance, the deficiencies that mail client has; this lacks support for POP AND IMAP.  Microsoft is promising to provide a nuer of updates before the launch day (Oct-26) to improve usability.

Relevance to the Class

Technology keeps changing everyday and competition is getting harder. The top priority of all companies is provide the best service to the user and to build brand loyalty. It is crucial to plan ahead, organize, and  make sure that the user wont experience any difficulty while using the service.

Key Quote

"Microsoft has taken some flak for the purported condition of Windows 8 in recent weeks...team indirectly addresses some of the concerns ...by promising a number of updates will be delivered between now and launch day."

SAMPLE COMPARISON: Apple's Maps App (Source Comparison #1)

  SAMPLE COMPARISON: Apple's Maps App (Source Comparison #1)

Article 1
"Apple says iOS 6 Maps isn't finished"

September 21, 2012
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/apple/3399643/apple-says-ios-6-maps-isnt-finished/


Article 2

"Apple CEO Apologizes for Maps App: It ‘Fell Short"

September 28, 2012
http://mashable.com/2012/09/28/apple-ceo-apologies-for-maps/


Article 3
"A Map App, as Sleek as iPhone 5, Is Often Off"

September 26, 2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/technology/personaltech/apples-new-maps-app-is-upgraded-but-full-of-snags-review.html?ref=technology


NOTES

• Articles about the new Apple's Map Application
• Relevant to class because it is clear that a well develop and design application is crucial for the success of a business; it is very important to always meet the costumers expectations. 
• Article # 1 little content
• Article # 1 resourceful links
• Article # 2 very short
• Article # 2 does not talk about the problems, but instead, it gives the reader a hope that the maps will improve.
• Article # 3 it is the only one that really descries and go deep into the disadvantages of the maps in iOS 6.
• Article # 3 it is more informative.
• Article # 3 it could be too long for a casual reader.
• Article # 3 great part of the article is based in personal experience.

SAMPLE REVIEW: "Businesses Can Now Buy Facebook Ads Via Their Phones" (Article Review #1)

SAMPLE REVIEW: "Businesses Can Now Buy Facebook Ads Via Their Phones" (Article Review #1)

Assignment Number:
Article Review #1

Article Title

"Businesses Can Now Buy Facebook Ads Via Their Phones"

Article Author

Seth Fiegerman

Article Publication Date

September 18, 2012

URL of Original Article

http://mashable.com/2012/09/18/facebook-updates-pages-manager-app/

Article Summary

Facebook is taking advantage of his position and is looking for some additional income by allowing businesses to purchase promoted post on their social network directly form their mobile devices.

Relevance to the Class

The goal of IA is to make everything easier for the users, by gathering information through research. At the end creating ways to attract more traffic. This is what Facebook is doing, gathering information about how many people like a page so businesses can target them and promote their pages.

Key Quote

"Promoted Posts are a relatively new advertising offering from Facebook, which gives brands whose pages have more than 400 likes the option to pay to have certain posts displayed more prominently in users’ news feeds"