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iPad is an incredible device and offers a great user experience. Thus, if you are a web designer or developer, start

experimenting with iPad web apps today.We are a team of Apple-specific application developers. From developing iPod 2 touch

games to delivering applications that make is easier for iPhone users to gain access to movies, music and other prospects of

entertainment and information,

Why A Web App for iPad?

If you are fed up with the App Store and paid apps that do not serve your purpose, start iPad app development for the web

space.

Set a Functional Goal

Ask yourself a few questions like:

What your iPad app would try to accomplish?

Who will be using your app?

What user needs would be fulfilled by using your app?

Draw Your Ideas

Start drawing or designing your app considering how the end-user will be interacting with your app.

Follow these quick aesthetical tips while designing:

Create all your designs at 768px x 1024px

Please realize that iPad displays both in portrait and landscape mode

Define areas where you want scrolling to happen

Use native iPad GUI elements

Be Cautious Regarding iPad Resolution

Remember, the native screen resolution (768 x 1024) always appears smaller on your iPad, compared to your computer monitor.

Try opening mock designs in iPad photo viewer to get the true feel for the layout and typography.

Beware of the Limitations

Please have a look at the major iPad application

development
limitations below:

No Flash

No Mouse Cursor

Scrollbars Dont Work Properly

No CSS Fixed Positioning

Fingers Work best on iPad

You must optimize your site for an enhanced touch experience in iPad. Use these simple but powerful solutions:

Redirect Users Based on Device/Browser

Define the Size of the Viewport

Try Different Style Sheets for Different Orientations

Manage Your Touch Scrolling with iScroll

Use "Add to Home Screen" Button

Enjoy Benefits of HTML5 and CSS3

Always Move Forward

If things dont work well, try a creative alternative and move forward.

Spread the WordM/b>

Once you develop your web app, popularize it.

Native iPad Apps or iPad Web Apps

Lets look at a comparative analysis as give below:

Native iPad Apps

Faster performance

No web searching required

More comfortable user experience

Easier to turn on and off

More difficult to develop

Closed Platform

iPad Web Apps

New coding standards are emerging

Can be tailored for any browser

Easy to develop

Apple cant censor your web app

Small market, not enough support

by: Christa Hooks




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