After recently giving our Android App an update, as well as our Chrome Extension, we thought that we'd turn our attention to the mobile site.
We know that lots of you access the site on iOS devices, or older Android devices as well as those who prefer using the mobile version to that of the App.
Changes
1) We've added a Trending Now bar to the top of each page so that you can quickly see the most popular item on the site.
2) We've also added a Trending section to the bottom of each page that shows the Top 10 items over the last 24 hrs so you can quickly catch up on anything you may have missing.
3) We've tidied and streamlined the sidebar menu.
4) We've improved the loading time and the appearance of images in articles such as reviews so that they don't appear stretched or blurred on most devices. The images should also load quicker on slower devices.
5) Videos using our Springboard video player should also load quicker and more devices are now able to load the videos in full screen.
6) The Submit Scoop Form should now load quicker and fit better on most screens.
7) Comments should load a little faster
8) Search Box in the side bar is now a little larger and results should be returned faster.
9) Articles containing charts, spreadsheets, images and embedded calendars should now all fit better on Mobile devices and allow scrolling of large tables/charts for most devices.
10) We've also increased the number of Articles that are displayed on the homepage from 18 to 24 so you don't have to keep pressing on the "Older Articles" link so much.
11) We've also made the "hamburger" menu icon more visible at the top of the page so it's easier for people to find the sidemenu.
12) All Polls should automatically resize to the size of your device.
13) Articles that you have read previously will be shown in a light grey color on the homepage.
We hope you find these changes useful and if you have any problems, or questions or have any suggestions relating to the Mobile version of the site please don't hesitate in asking in the comments below.
Also, if there are any sections in the sidebar that you would like added to make accessing information quicker, please let us know what those are.
Thanks for the update. Is there a way to include the Unread Undocator in the mobile site? that would be really lovely.
ReplyDeleteYep, it should be there now. I'd forgotten to include it :)
ReplyDeleteJust tried it, really great update . The browsing is really improved and easy . Thanks : )
ReplyDeleteAwesome, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks @Cath
ReplyDeleteJust skimmed through on my phone, all looks great. Really easy to navigate.
ReplyDeleteCheers @Max Conte
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a mega update.
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ReplyDeleteany plans for an app for the app store not just andriod?
ReplyDeleteNot currently I'm afraid. It's simply too expensive and time-consuming to write a good App for iOS. It's something we want to do, it's just the case of finding the time, expertise and money to do it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, I particularly like that now I can see immediately what articles I've already read.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I still have a problem with the final adjusted ratings. Every time there's a long title in the list of shows, it's impossible for me to go to the right enough to see the actual ratings. I use a Windows Phone.
You saved the best for last #13 wooohoooo. Love that.
ReplyDeleteIt's still glitchy to vote on polls. Sometimes my choice blinks off or there's no vote button. It's funky.
Thanks, I'll try to investigate. Unfortunately I don't have a windows phone to test with but I'll do my best
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback.
ReplyDeleteCan you let me know your make and model of phone and what browser you use
@Manuela Would you be able to email me a screenshot of what you see to support@spoilertv.com
ReplyDeleteI have an iphone 5 so I use safari. Is that what you mean? I'm bad with computer stuff lol.
ReplyDeleteThanks @J Lynn that's perfect. I'll try to do some tests :)
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