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I actually prefer the mobile versions that let you set font size on mobile. For example, when zoomed out in HN comments to a level where I don't need to scroll

by slacka 13y ago

I actually prefer the mobile versions that let you set font size on mobile. For example, when zoomed out in HN comments to a level where I don't need to scroll horizontally, the text is impossible to read on low DPI devices like my 3GS. HN would benefit from this. But I hate not being able to zoom. Perfect example, wikipedia. If sites offered a version like the iOS Safari reader gives you, they would be a plus. Unfortunately, most get it wrong.

drivers99 13y ago
Speaking of wikipedia, another annoying bug is that when I go to a non-mobile URL with an anchor tag, it gets stripped out when it redirects to the mobile version of that page, so you end up at the top of the article and not the section you wanted.
jadyoyster 13y ago
Good mobile browsers make sure every column of text gets reflowed to the width of your screen. Isn't this possible on iOS?
- plorkyeran 13y ago
  No. Mobile Safari is not a very good mobile browser.
  - untog 13y ago
    If Mobile Safari is a bad mobile browser, what qualifies as a good one?
    - jlogsdon 13y ago
      I've been using Firefox Mobile on Android with great success.
    - plorkyeran 13y ago
      The non-WebKit version of Opera Mobile and the Android version of Chrome are both significantly better IMO.
    - nkorth 13y ago
      I'm using Opera Mobile on Android 2.3 and it reflows text nicely. It has some other problems, but it's far better than the stock browser!
- wahnfrieden 13y ago
  You have HN's use of tables to thank for this one.
- slacka 13y ago
  Mobile Safari only reflows the text in Reader mode. But reader only works on a few select websites. Sites like slashdot and HN aren't supported and force you to horizontally scroll when the text is zoomed to a comfortable level. I'm not sure what I hate more, horizontal scrolling or not being able to zoom.
thekingshorses 13y ago
You can try this mobile HN app. You can set font size and change it to night mode (Dark theme) if you like. http://hn.premii.com/ http://hn.premii.com/

by slacka 13y ago

drivers99 13y ago

Speaking of wikipedia, another annoying bug is that when I go to a non-mobile URL with an anchor tag, it gets stripped out when it redirects to the mobile version of that page, so you end up at the top of the article and not the section you wanted.

jadyoyster 13y ago

Good mobile browsers make sure every column of text gets reflowed to the width of your screen. Isn't this possible on iOS?

plorkyeran 13y ago
No. Mobile Safari is not a very good mobile browser.
- untog 13y ago
  If Mobile Safari is a bad mobile browser, what qualifies as a good one?
  - jlogsdon 13y ago
    I've been using Firefox Mobile on Android with great success.
  - plorkyeran 13y ago
    The non-WebKit version of Opera Mobile and the Android version of Chrome are both significantly better IMO.
  - nkorth 13y ago
    I'm using Opera Mobile on Android 2.3 and it reflows text nicely. It has some other problems, but it's far better than the stock browser!
wahnfrieden 13y ago
You have HN's use of tables to thank for this one.
slacka 13y ago
Mobile Safari only reflows the text in Reader mode. But reader only works on a few select websites. Sites like slashdot and HN aren't supported and force you to horizontally scroll when the text is zoomed to a comfortable level. I'm not sure what I hate more, horizontal scrolling or not being able to zoom.

thekingshorses 13y ago

You can try this mobile HN app. You can set font size and change it to night mode (Dark theme) if you like. http://hn.premii.com/ http://hn.premii.com/