Quick Tip: Making an app-like website home screen icon for iOS

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If you have ever added a website bookmark to your home screen on an Apple iOS device (iPhone or iPad), then you know that often times the preview icon you get is less than desirable. If your a web developer, then you may have often wondered if it was possible to have your website icon displayed on the home screen rather than a screen capture of the webpage. Well, it can be done, and it’s actually quite easy.

Create your website icon – Create you website icon with desired graphics, at 512 pixels by 512 pixels, and PNG format. Name and place the icon on your web server.

<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/your-image-path/your-icon-name.png" />

Add the above code snippet to your html header – Place the above code between your website header tags and that’s it. Enjoy pretty app-like website icons on iOS home screens!

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I have no idea if this works on Android, as I don’t have an Android device, but I can confirm that it does not work on Windows Phone 7, which is unfortunate. Although, there is a hack-a-round way to get it working on Windows Phone 7, hopefully they’ll support this natively in Windows Phone 8.

Why I Want The Apple iPad

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Okay, it’s been a while since the Apple iPad announcement and most of the noise has died down awaiting the retail release next month. I have had some time to take-in the hoopla and come to a resounding conclusion. I want the iPad!

Let me be clear, I wasn’t too hyped about this product when first announced because I’m not a huge book or non-tech news reader (shame). Most of the reading I do is either technical jargon or my daily consumption of technology media, which for all intents and purposes, is better suited for viewing on a computer. So yes, I was ready to write off the iPod until I heard a few interesting takes on possible uses for this device.

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LinkDump 01.31.10

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Another week of links. OnLive Dissected, the REAL Avatar has posters, and Apple tries to change the way we compute. Enjoy!

  • OnLive Dissected, Fears May Be Correct
    Seems that well respected PC journalist Ryan Shrout has gotten a chance to give the much anticipated OnLive cloud gaming service a test run. And for the most part, seems it does well, but… As suspected, fast twitch games like shooters seems to suffer. Who didn’t see that coming?
  • The Last Airbender (The Real Avatar) Movie Posters
    Some posters for the upcoming live-action movie adaption of the much beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender have finally cropped up on the net. I was more than skeptical about this project upon first hearing about it, and even more skeptical when I hard that M. Night Shyamalan was directing. Judging from his past work, this didn’t exactly seems like his cup of tea. But, after hearing about his passion for the property, and seeing the first trailer along with these posters, I have to say it looks promising. Can’t wait to see more!
  • Apple iPad Debuted, Industry Yawns
    Apple finally had their much awaited event this week, and according to the masses, the announcement was to be one of biblical proportions. Well, the iPad was shown and since has been met with much criticism and dismay. I’m still on the fence about this one. If the industry is ready to receive a tablet, this may the be device.

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LinkDump 01.23.10

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Another interesting week in the world of technology is coming to a close. And while in my opinion, nothing truly groundbreaking has transpired. There have been quite a few things that have peaked my interest. Check out my weekly LinkDump below.

A-Team 2010

  • A-Team Trailer Doesn’t Impress 
    The new trailer for the reboot of the 1980’s beloved A-Team has been release. Not sure if I’ll be seeing this one in theaters. Trailer is impressive until the last 15 seconds. Can anyone say A-Joe, ugh.
  • Apple Event Announced, Now What
    The much awaited Apple Event has been set in stone and rumors continue to run ramped about an apple tablet. Not sure if that’s what we are going to get, but seems this will be one to remember.
  • Ultimate Spider-Man Movie Confirmed
    Didn’t want to originally believe it, but Sam Rami is out, Marc Web is in. Spider-Man 4 is no more, but the Spider-Man reboot is a go.
  • Ultimate Sega Genesis Collection To iPhone
    Another platform to consume Genesis greatness, not much else to say.

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