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Limitations of devices (Screen size (In comparison to laptop screens and…
Limitations of devices
Screen size
In comparison to laptop screens and desktop monitors, screen size is significantly reduced, able to accommodate a lot less content
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Users must rely on short term memory more on mobile as information is quickly gone from the screen with such limited screen space
Mobile development requires a high content to chrome ratio as there is not as much room for both as on larger screens
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Limited connectivity
In areas of poor cell reception or countries where speeds are poorer (less than 4g) web apps are often not an option over native apps
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If a web app is the only option, limit the number of steps and page loads
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Battery operated
Backlight, reading and writing to memory, network traffic, GPS and wireless connections have a large impact on the overall power consumption of a device
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Usage is less focused
Average session time on a mobile is half of that of a desktop, therefore applications need to be designed for interuptions