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Facebook on Android : What it Should have Been

April 23, 2012 – 12:23 pm

Above images via monkfish-bandana

Facebook is arguably one of the most popular applications on Android. Yet, the design of the application has not yet made any efforts to look and feel truly Android.

The above images are mockup’s by monkfish-bandana on DeviantArt, and show how great the Facebook application could and should be. The designer obviously spent a large amount of time invested into his redesign, and includes several screenshots in his main gallery on his DevianArt page (listed below).… Read More

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Instagram on Android: What It Should Have Been

April 4, 2012 – 4:06 pm

                  

A Lesson in Android Design…

This post by Gunther Beyer came across my Google+ feed today and it brings up several great points about the disappointing design of the Instagram application that was just released on Android after a much anticipated wait.

Specifically, Gunther highlights the fact that the developers for the most part ignored the design guidelines that the Android developers put in place when they released their application.… Read More

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