We all know that mobile users have entirely different attributes from
web / desktop users. Let discuss the main difference between Mobile
and Web / Desktop Users.
Attributes of Web / Desktop users:
1. Always plugged in: They always going to be plugged into a power
source.
2. Constant and faster network: They have a constant internet connection
faster than mobile users. They may use the landline connection or
WiFi.
3. Big Screen – Compare with the mobile screen size the desktop screens
size is much bigger.
4. Physical keyboard & mouse – The have an external and physical keyboard
and mouse. comparably it is very easy to give the input and output to and from the system.
5. Seated with attention. They always focused on a particular task.
The Attributes or Constraints of Mobile Users.
1. Limited data plan and Limited battery life –
2. Divided attention – When the user is using the phone user always do
many things at the same time.
3. Handedness – How the users are using their phone with hands and
finger. 50% of smartphone users are using their phone with a single hand.
4. small screen
5. Sketchy networks – If the user always moving around user always have a
sketchy network.
The attribute of the mobile users also known as the constrains. You can violate the constrains in the app development time but the experience of the user will be horrible.
Courtesy: Udacity
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