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9.
Launching
Whenever users left the application and turned back in, the
application should display the screen where the users left off right
before closing the application.
10. First Impressions
There are 2 factors which determine users to get great first
impressions, which are:
a.
Icon
The application should have an outstanding icon which
immediately give an idea to users what the application does and
its functions to them. Therefore devoting a huge amount of time
and money to the icon is important.
b.
First Launch
The first launch of an application serves as the yes or no to users.
If the newcomers tend to be confused or boring, there should be
a help or tips and trick screen to aid the newcomers while using
the applications. Not to mention that it should be fun and clear,
otherwise the UI needs some rework or the newcomers leave the
application at will.
2.2.3.
Android
2.2.3.1.
Definition
According to (Burnette, 2010), Android is open source
software toolkit for mobile phones that was created by Google and
Open Handset Alliance. It’s inside millions of cell phones and other
mobile devices, making Android a major platform for application
developers.
According to The Verge (2011), Android has improved its
operating system ever since the first Android 1.0 to the most current
Android 4.4.
1.
Android 1.0
Android 1.0 is the first commercial version of Android which was
released on September 23rd, 2008. It has various basic functions of
a smart phone, such as: Android Market, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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