Tell Tii - Web Apps

Hi Rob,
 

I've been listening to TII episode 140 where you dismissed web apps because they require Internet access. This is incorrect. 

 

This might have been true back in 2007, but since then web apps improved considerably thanks to HTML5 and now they can do things like store data locally and work offline, display advanced animations, support multi-touch gestures, access geographic location (with your permission), play video and audio etc.

 

 

There are still many things that web apps can't do - for example, heavy 3D graphics, camera access, contacts, push notifications, but they are certainly more capable than you described.

 

Here are a few of my favorite examples:

 

Ibis Reader - full featured ebook reader that remembers the last page you read and works without internet connection

 

Glyphboard - allows you to type special characters that are not present on iPhone keyboard

 

Checkers - made by Apple, works really well even though it's a sample app for developers

 

I hope this will change your stance on web apps and I'm looking forward to your next show.

best regards,
Alex