iPhone-specific Web Sites on Pre?

criley98 · 05/28/2009, 04:08 PM

Seeing as how the Pre's browser is Webkit-based, will the sites designed specifically for the iPhone (Google has a bunch) work well in the Pre browser? I understand that they aren't identical and I'm certainly not an expert on what extensions/APIs are available to the Mobile Safari browser for site developers, but if this is the case then we're in for some awesome browsing experiences.

Anyone with experience or can test them out in the emulator/Pre-in-hand?

mobileman · 05/28/2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by criley98

Seeing as how the Pre's browser is Webkit-based, will the sites designed specifically for the iPhone (Google has a bunch) work well in the Pre browser? I understand that they aren't identical and I'm certainly not an expert on what extensions/APIs are available to the Mobile Safari browser for site developers, but if this is the case then we're in for some awesome browsing experiences.

Anyone with experience or can test them out in the emulator/Pre-in-hand?

I would love to know if the iPhone version of google reader works on the Pre. By far my most used application on the iPhone.

Darth Pooh · 05/28/2009, 04:27 PM

Yep, and nicely.

criley98 · 05/28/2009, 04:51 PM

Is this confirmed via emulator or actual Pre? Is it possible to throw up a screenshot?

Darth Pooh · 05/28/2009, 04:57 PM

Both and I think Palm has made it clear that they don't want anymore shots "leaked" with the C and D.

billybennett · 05/28/2009, 05:03 PM

I've been using the Iris Browser for Windows Mobile which uses Webkit. All the websites I visit I end up getting the iphone version which is usually a lot better but have that iphone feel. I hope websites start making a general Pre/Iphone version of a website.

criley98 · 05/28/2009, 05:11 PM

A Cease and Desist request is issued to a business or individual, not a blanket request over the internet. Also, all it says is for you to stop or they'll take action. And, it has to be served/sent to the person/business named in the order. Therefore, if they can't find you, you have nothing to fear. PM me and I'll give you an address to email it to. I'll remove the EXIF data from the image and make sure it's not showing any identifiable information. I'll post it up and they can C&D me all they want...

Darth Pooh · 05/28/2009, 05:22 PM

lol, trust me, I know how C and D's work.

mobileman · 05/28/2009, 05:26 PM

one teeny weeny picture of google reader? I promise, I won't tell anybody.

Aridon · 05/28/2009, 05:32 PM

Merci pooh.

mobileman · 05/28/2009, 05:34 PM

My goodness. You have made my day. Thanks.

KrazyRogue · 05/28/2009, 05:51 PM

I think they should start naming those websites "Webkit Capable". Now that they're are 3 phones capable of sites like these; iphone, G1, Pre, and possibly many more to come.

criley98 · 05/28/2009, 05:56 PM

Darth, many thanks...looks awesome...I was hoping it worked that way!

Darth Pooh · 05/28/2009, 06:03 PM

I am still in shock about the G Docs... multitouch stretch and pinch helps a ton here.

I am undecided about the double tap to zoom in, it isn't as "effective" as the iPhone for some reason... very inaccurate in what/where it zooms in.

Aridon · 05/28/2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Pooh

I am still in shock about the G Docs... multitouch stretch and pinch helps a ton here.

I am undecided about the double tap to zoom in, it isn't as "effective" as the iPhone for some reason... very inaccurate in what/where it zooms in.

In videos it seems like it wasn't as well implemented as on the Iphone either so that doesn't surprise me.

Also for those that may dislike the mobile versions, generally you see a hack that allows you to broadcast your browser to be a desktop version fairly quickly after launch.

mobileman · 05/28/2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Pooh

I am still in shock about the G Docs... multitouch stretch and pinch helps a ton here.

I am undecided about the double tap to zoom in, it isn't as "effective" as the iPhone for some reason... very inaccurate in what/where it zooms in.

hmm, dont like to hear that. I use that all the time on the iPhone.

Sugewhyte · 05/28/2009, 08:26 PM

Do you get notifications with the google reader or do you have to manually go to the reader tab? Thx

JXC · 05/28/2009, 08:29 PM

darth pooh, do you know if you can email a story from google reader to someone in your contacts and if so, can you email to groups like "friends" on gmail contacts?

Darth Pooh · 05/28/2009, 08:36 PM

Yup, the email link at the bottom of the reader entry opens an email with the pics/feed info.

Groups don't get imported, the Pre Google API uses ALL Contacts and doesn't bring in specific groups (like MY Contacts)... so that's a BIG no.

Darth Pooh · 05/28/2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mobileman

hmm, dont like to hear that. I use that all the time on the iPhone.

Biggest disappointment for me... I got over the Doc thing (since G Docs works) and I even got over the whole ALL vs MY Contacts API... the crappy zoom is what hurts most right now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sugewhyte

Do you get notifications with the google reader or do you have to manually go to the reader tab? Thx

Manually. I don't know if I'd want notification for my RSS Feeds but I think someone could probably make a headless app for the dashboard to throw a notification down there for those who would want it. I am sure there will be RSS apps too with that functionality.

05/28/2009, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
criley98 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 51 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	iPhone-specific Web Sites on Pre? Seeing as how the Pre's browser is Webkit-based, will the sites designed specifically for the iPhone (Google has a bunch) work well in the Pre browser? I understand that they aren't identical and I'm certainly not an expert on what extensions/APIs are available to the Mobile Safari browser for site developers, but if this is the case then we're in for some awesome browsing experiences. Anyone with experience or can test them out in the emulator/Pre-in-hand?
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05/28/2009, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Darth Pooh Sith Lord of the Honey Pot Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,379 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 62 Thanked 229 Times in 95 Posts	Yep, and nicely.
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05/28/2009, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
criley98 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 51 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Is this confirmed via emulator or actual Pre? Is it possible to throw up a screenshot?
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Darth Pooh Sith Lord of the Honey Pot Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,379 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 62 Thanked 229 Times in 95 Posts	Both and I think Palm has made it clear that they don't want anymore shots "leaked" with the C and D.
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billybennett Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 334 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 66 Thanked 76 Times in 33 Posts	I've been using the Iris Browser for Windows Mobile which uses Webkit. All the websites I visit I end up getting the iphone version which is usually a lot better but have that iphone feel. I hope websites start making a general Pre/Iphone version of a website.
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05/28/2009, 05:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
criley98 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 51 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	A Cease and Desist request is issued to a business or individual, not a blanket request over the internet. Also, all it says is for you to stop or they'll take action. And, it has to be served/sent to the person/business named in the order. Therefore, if they can't find you, you have nothing to fear. PM me and I'll give you an address to email it to. I'll remove the EXIF data from the image and make sure it's not showing any identifiable information. I'll post it up and they can C&D me all they want...
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mobileman Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,555 Likes Received: 31 Thanks: 8 Thanked 150 Times in 90 Posts	one teeny weeny picture of google reader? I promise, I won't tell anybody.
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Aridon Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,085 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 108 Thanked 162 Times in 97 Posts	Merci pooh.
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05/28/2009, 05:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
mobileman Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,555 Likes Received: 31 Thanks: 8 Thanked 150 Times in 90 Posts	My goodness. You have made my day. Thanks.
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05/28/2009, 05:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
KrazyRogue Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 337 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 77 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts	I think they should start naming those websites "Webkit Capable". Now that they're are 3 phones capable of sites like these; iphone, G1, Pre, and possibly many more to come.
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05/28/2009, 05:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
criley98 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 51 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Darth, many thanks...looks awesome...I was hoping it worked that way!
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05/28/2009, 06:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Darth Pooh Sith Lord of the Honey Pot Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,379 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 62 Thanked 229 Times in 95 Posts	I am still in shock about the G Docs... multitouch stretch and pinch helps a ton here. I am undecided about the double tap to zoom in, it isn't as "effective" as the iPhone for some reason... very inaccurate in what/where it zooms in.
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Sugewhyte Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny FLA Posts: 83 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Do you get notifications with the google reader or do you have to manually go to the reader tab? Thx __________________
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JXC Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	darth pooh, do you know if you can email a story from google reader to someone in your contacts and if so, can you email to groups like "friends" on gmail contacts?
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05/28/2009, 08:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
Darth Pooh Sith Lord of the Honey Pot Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,379 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 62 Thanked 229 Times in 95 Posts	Yup, the email link at the bottom of the reader entry opens an email with the pics/feed info. Groups don't get imported, the Pre Google API uses ALL Contacts and doesn't bring in specific groups (like MY Contacts)... so that's a BIG no.
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