The document discusses webpage design, comparing fixed and non-fixed width layouts for mobile versions across Android and iPhone devices. It highlights differences in device capabilities, application deployment processes, and the complexity of development for both platforms. Key points include the cost for publishing apps, performance features, and compatibility with device functionalities.

1. by Tran Nhuan Quang @ Multinc with guidance from Huy Zing BarCamp Saigon 1 November 15, 2008

2. Webpage design Type of webpage Non-fixed width Eg. 100% Fixed width Eg. 800px Mobile version Eg. 240x320 px Type of device Android No Auto-fit No shrink No shrink No change Auto-fit No shrink No shrink No change Iphone Shrink Shrink No change

3. Accelerometer G1: Unknown (somebody claims that it’s inactive until the qwerty keyboard is in used) Iphone: fully working

4. Screen dimming and turning off Android: not tested Iphone: native apps cannot override system settings

5. Simplicity of development Android Some components do not work by default, have to make some settings Eg. Web component Iphone : simpler to use, much fewer settings

6. Application deployment Android : Free of charge Iphone : $99 to $299

7. Application store Android : Android Marketplace Iphone : Apple Store

8. Process Android : multiple processes at a time Iphone : 1 process at a time

9. Compass G1 : built-in Iphone : unavailable

10. http://multinc.com/ http://code.google.com/android/ http://developer.apple.com/iphone/