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IPHONE APP TYPES
iPhone apps are unique web applications that follow a specific set of rules. Before developing an iPhone application, it's important to consider what type you require. There are three basic types of iPhone apps that Olive designs, each with it's own characteristics and capabilities:
Mobile Compatible Web Site Description: A web site which is compatible with mobile browsers (it’s not iPhone specific). These applications are designed in such way to make the web site visible on any resolution (screen width and height). Essentially it’s a mobile version of web site that allows users with mobile devices to best navigate the site. Look & Feel: Web site accessed via the iPhone’s Safari or other mobile browser.
iPhone Compatible Web Application Description: This web application hosted on a web server. The application has the User Interface (UI) that looks like it is a native iPhone app although it actually runs on iPhone Safari browser. A user can create an icon for this web application on an iPhone by choosing “Add to Home Screen” on the browser.
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Native iPhone Application Description: Native apps are installed and reside in the iPhone itself. The user can also utilize a web service for data transfer while still being able to use the app when a user does not have access to the web. These apps can be like a client for your main web application, the data is downloaded to the iPhone and the user can interact with it while not online. A native application on the iPhone is built using the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) and Objective C programming. Look & Feel: iPhone App (software & data resides on the iPhone).
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