Unfortunately, being Canadian I don't own an iPhone yet.
However, I've been watching these responses and one of the things that I've
really caught from this list (as well as talking to other iPhone users) is
that the GPS functionality has really made an impact on the users ability to
navigate accurately while driving.
So many of the responses are expectedly referencing how the iPhone has
changed the immediate personal lives and actions of the device owner, ("I
don't miss the turnpike exit anymore") but on a much bigger scale, think
about how a device like this is actually making an impact when the sheer
number of users is taken into account. The GPS functionality seems to be
really well designed and heavily used.
I am completely enamoured with the idea of sustainable interaction design,
and although a pretty much disposable device such as the iPhone misses the
mark in many ways, I love the fact that it has most likely reduced fuel
consumption and emission when its global scale is taken into account.
I would hope that we as a group can always start with the "user's needs",
and then take a step back and picture how our work will affect ALL the
"users" over time.
Shaun
On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 6:35 PM, Todd Zaki Warfel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
> In order of use:
> 1. Use of GPS on things like Google maps, Yelp, and other search related
> things.
>
> 2. Surfing web and email more often
>
> 3. Twitterrific to view and update status, whereas previously I just texted
> to 404-40 or whatever the number is
>
> 4. Playing Texas Hold 'em (games)
>
> Cheers!
>
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