Dynamic Presentation Consistency Issues in Smartphone Mapping Apps.

The article explores mapping apps (applications) for use on smartphones. Particular focus is given to maps from technology companies including Apple and Google. Additional topics discussed include how many apps routinely fail to follow centuries-old mapmaking principles from cartographers, the notio...

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Publicado en:	Communications of the ACM Vol. 59; no. 9; pp. 58 - 68
Autores principales:	SAMET, HANAN, NUTANONG, SARANA, FRUIN, BRENDAN C.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Association for Computing Machinery Sep2016
Materias:	Application software design Development of application software Smartphone software Google Maps Cartography
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Sumario:	The article explores mapping apps (applications) for use on smartphones. Particular focus is given to maps from technology companies including Apple and Google. Additional topics discussed include how many apps routinely fail to follow centuries-old mapmaking principles from cartographers, the notion of presentation consistency, and how smartphone mapping apps must take into account the small form factor of the medium.