NASA.gov Video and More on Your Smartphones
Posted on Oct 12, 2010 12:40:06 AM | Jim Wilson | 5 Comments    |
If you've visited NASA.gov on an iPhone, Droid or other smartphone lately, you've probably noticed a big difference in the site. 

First off, you can now play our videos on your smartphone, iPad or similar device. We've put a "sniffer" in place that can sense if your browser or device doesn't support Flash videos, and then direct you to a version of the page which delivers the videos using HTML 5 (image right).  Videos from the last month or so are already available in this format, and we're working to convert the hundreds of older videos over the next few weeks. We figured you'd rather have the most recent videos available than wait for all 1000-plus to be converted.

Our next step in the video process is to design a version of the video page specifically formatted for mobile browsing. Even though the videos already play on smartphones, a mobile-formatted page will make it easier for users to find the videos they want. We're also working on a process for playing videos embedded in feature stories on your smartphone.

The video upgrades build on the recent rollout of mobile.nasa.gov, a stripped-down design based on feedback from user testing.  The mobile site showcases the latest news and features, the image of the day, and the agency's Twitter feed, as well as the ability to share content and search the site.  As with all of our projects, this is a first step -- we're never really "done."  We'll continue to listen to your feedback and make changes to the mobile site in the future.



Tags : Customer Satisfaction, General, New Features  

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5 On Oct 13, 2010 06:12:12 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

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4 On Oct 12, 2010 11:26:45 PM  josue brito suazo  added a comment on your blog post. 

is very important and good this video.

3 On Oct 12, 2010 05:03:06 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

Bless you!

2 On Oct 12, 2010 01:33:21 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

hi

1 On Oct 12, 2010 01:32:28 PM  vil  added a comment on your blog post. 

i like so much the nasa

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