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Android test post part 2
For the second part: I’m reviewing the ease of publishing a photo via the wp android app on my HTC desire.
Why? Well, it came to me that some clients may prefer to have a solution via a web based system direct from site in relative real time. This could be done via big system with registered access contrived via pages it even individual posts. Alternatively a blog could easily be set up as a sub domain in. The companies main name. This approach would carry a number of advantages for both me and the client in that I would have enhanced internet exposure and they would have online instant access without the need for hosting ect. They of course would drive access requirements and be able to have admin rights for users, but in most would have a stand off solution. This would be of particular interest for instant evaluation of remote sites.
It could be argued however that this usage is limited, and that it would be as easy to simple produce a report and send out via email. It does however allow collaboration and discussion via the internet platform. Imagine a scenario where a client wishes to assess its parking facilities, and need this information available to a number of departments inc the users. This posting facility would allow all to access and post ideas and thoughts of solution, post comments on solution proposals and with an extremely cost effective way run polls to have a democratic or guided selection of solution.
Take the attached photo as example. This post could well be an actual submission of evidence and discussion topic.
In terms of this actual review though, I found the camera on the phone relatively easy to use, the controls are little cumbersome via the touch screen in respect to getting to Tue settings etc, and zoom is almost a hide feature! However, after some practice….. taking photos is easy. I’ve set the cam up from my home screen so its literary one tap to bring the cam up and another tap of the center button to take the pic. One thing I don’t particularly like is the fact of not having a side bottom on the case further camera. Taking photos with the center bottom requires you to kind if screw your hand round what holding the phone in position. It is easy enough for a portrait style quick star, but not so good for landscape.
Posting is as easy as anything. You simply navigate to the big you have setup via the apps settings, tap on it in the big listings and navigate to Tue post option . Attaching a pic is as easy as tapping the add media button. What you get is an option to either add a current photo from your phone, take a new photo to post or add a vid from your phone. What you can’t do however is place the item inside the post itself and defaults to the top center of the post as above.
Knowing this can assist, but you could be caught out if it is vital to have pics at various places throughout the post.
In closing. The phone and App combination work effortlessness to post a pic in a post. Its as easy as posting a normal typed entry… just remember about the pics position.
