I have developed a responsive mobile version of a website like m.example.com. I was wondering if it is possible to upload the icon on Google Play and App Store which when downloaded by users opens the website in their mobile browsers.
If not, is there any other quick alternate way to have the mobile version of the website as an app?
Take a look at http://phonegap.com/
In the config.xml file, you can set the homepage of the app to be an external source.
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I have a few queries about Webview app and uploading it to Play store-
There is a php/mysql webpage using javascript, css, html.
1) If we create a Webview app for this webpage using Android Development Kit, would the Webview App work only on Android phones even if its a plain webview ?
2) If not, what other platform is best to create a Webview app that works well on all the devices(Android, iPhone, Windows).
3) If the above webview app (created on ADK) doesn't work on all the devices (Android, iPhones, Window) and suppose the apk file is created using Android development kit initially and uploaded to play store with a key, can the new webview app apk file be updated on palystore if we use another kit other than ADK (like PhoneGap, etc).
4) Is it possible that ADK Webview App doesnt work properly on all Andorid versions having some formatting issues. If yes, is there anything that we can add to work it well even in older android versions as well.
These queries might be very basic but I am new to Apps, so it woud be great if they can be replied with a brief description.
You can upload webView app in Apple AppStore with Authentic WebURL. you will need to submit information that define that you are the Owner of that Website. Otherwise it will be reject by Apple.
I would like to publish my web application for free in the Google Play store (for the exposure).
All descriptions I found so far are for native apps. Is it possible to submit a HTML only app ? How would an example manifest file look and how do I sign such an app ?
You'd have to create a webview using Android Java libraries, and then display your webapp inside of that webview. Normally if you're not doing Java you'd want to do something like PhoneGap.
Short version:
Are there any web sites people have developed that harness PhoneGap functionality that are available on the web?
Long version:
PhoneGap allows developers to package a web site inside a native app. It also allows developers to have a PhoneGap webview embedded as part of their application. They can then point this PhoneGap integrated webview at any url, and use it like a browser.
I cannot develop web sites myself so I want to know if there are any web sites on the internet that use PhoneGap features.
Thanks
Not wrong. In order to access the Phonegap API the Phonegap App must be installed on the device. The content inside the App can point to a website, that's correct. But that does not change the fact that you need to download and install the App first.
I have two Phonegap Apps in the Apple App Store so I know what I am speaking of.
PhoneGap has a section on their website dedicated to mobile apps that were built using it:
http://phonegap.com/apps
web browser on android device don't show google-map iframe, and instead of it ask to sing in.
Is it possible on android google maps works on the site the same to others platforms
(without asking about google maps aplication on device)
thank You
have found answer for my question:
iOS does not have a browsable file system like a computer, so even if Safari supported file uploads, you would not be able to browse to the file to select it.
This is for security reasons as every iOS app runs in a sandbox and has no access to other apps data.
You can download or write App so as to upload the Photos and Videos..
I've developed a web-based mobile application using Jquery Mobile and HTML5. Now, can I create an iPhone Application that has only a browser inside that runs the my application ? so that when the use clicks on the Application icon, it redirects him to the URL of my application. Can I do that with Android Market as well ?
If not allowed, what's the best way to make access to the web-based app easy ?
As per App Store Review Guidelines
There is a chance that your application may get rejected e.g.
2. Functionality
2.12
Apps that are not very useful, are simply web sites bundled as apps, or do not provide any lasting entertainment value may be rejected
12. Scraping and aggregation
12.3
Apps that are simply web clippings, content aggregators, or a collection of links, may be rejected
If it is a useful app (worth having in a mobile device) it won't get rejected.
Don't have your corporate website's mobile version as an app. But you can go for something like this http://itunes.apple.com/lk/app/south-wales-fire-crime-unit/id459417012?mt=8
Follow apple's UI standards
You can load your web page inside a UIWebView. You can do this either by over the internet or having the files inside the app bundle.