New Tablet format for FT
Mar 31, 2016, 8:07 am
#1
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New Tablet format for FT
Am I the only person who is not enjoying the recent 'upgrade' to FT since the site went down for maintenance a few days ago? At first I thought it was just a skeleton site, for use only during the maintenance period. Nope. Now, whenever I view FT using my iPad (which is mostly) I get the new format - which I think is clunky and horrible.
Where has the opening menu gone? (Especially Luxury Hotels). Where is the log in and what has happened to my message alerts? In my view this is a real downgrade. Thank goodness the original, much more comprehensive format is still available when using my lap top - which I will have to do much more in future, but is not so convenient when travelling. :
Where has the opening menu gone? (Especially Luxury Hotels). Where is the log in and what has happened to my message alerts? In my view this is a real downgrade. Thank goodness the original, much more comprehensive format is still available when using my lap top - which I will have to do much more in future, but is not so convenient when travelling. :
Mar 31, 2016, 8:09 am
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There is a technical & feedback board here http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/techn...-feedback-386/
Mar 31, 2016, 8:14 am
#3
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Can you not switch to the desktop site?
That's the only site I use be it on laptop, iPhone or iPad. I find it much easier to use.
That's the only site I use be it on laptop, iPhone or iPad. I find it much easier to use.
Mar 31, 2016, 8:18 am
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I had the same 'skeleton' view for a while.
I cleared the Cookies on my mobile-browser, and now the site displays as was intended.
I cleared the Cookies on my mobile-browser, and now the site displays as was intended.
Mar 31, 2016, 8:23 am
#5
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Go to bottom of page and press the button that says "display full site" or similar words. That takes you back to the usual old display (so far it has kept the old display for two days now)
Mar 31, 2016, 8:51 am
#6
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What's happened to the app?
I was having trouble getting the app to work on my iPhone so deleted it so I could reload it. It's gone! No sign of it in the App Store.
I concur that the new mobile format is crap.
I concur that the new mobile format is crap.
Mar 31, 2016, 8:56 am
#7
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The thing I'm not enjoying when viewing on my iPhone is that I can't tap the top of the page to scroll all the way to the top of the page. This seems to automatically move back one page of posts. Whilst in theory this is a good idea - it is very counter-intuitive for iOS users who have gotten used to being able to tap the area near the address bar to initiate a 'scroll to top of page' action.
Mar 31, 2016, 8:56 am
#8
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That's what I have to do on the iPad every now and then as well. I love the old simple design and dread the day the new flashy GUI will be "forced" upon us.
Mar 31, 2016, 9:00 am
#9
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I recommend you go register your protest there.
Mar 31, 2016, 9:58 am
#10
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Why oh why ?
Why oh why, do these web 'experts', not just here, have to mess around with a design we all like, was easy to use etc.etc. Have they got nothing better to do than meddle just for the sake of it. So very annoying. And you get all this crap about a 'fresh new look.' What a load of tosh.
Mar 31, 2016, 9:59 am
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I wish it would stop sending me to the mobile App when I'm using my iPad - why oh why can it not simply remember that I keep choosing the Full Website option??? ARRRGGGHHHHH
Mar 31, 2016, 10:04 am
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The thing I'm not enjoying when viewing on my iPhone is that I can't tap the top of the page to scroll all the way to the top of the page. This seems to automatically move back one page of posts. Whilst in theory this is a good idea - it is very counter-intuitive for iOS users who have gotten used to being able to tap the area near the address bar to initiate a 'scroll to top of page' action.
Mar 31, 2016, 10:07 am
#13
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I never post using a tablet or a mobile...is there a capital letter function on them?
Mar 31, 2016, 10:14 am
#14
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The only improvement to the mobile site is that the OP is indicated whenever they post.
The tablet which I prefer to view the full site seems to have a giant banner at the bottom of the page 'VISIT MOBILE SITE' unlike the 'view full site' which is much more subdued.
Is this a sign that the full site is now on the way out ? I hope not.
(Posted from my phone on the mobile site !!).
The tablet which I prefer to view the full site seems to have a giant banner at the bottom of the page 'VISIT MOBILE SITE' unlike the 'view full site' which is much more subdued.
Is this a sign that the full site is now on the way out ? I hope not.
(Posted from my phone on the mobile site !!).
Mar 31, 2016, 10:16 am
#15
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I don't use FT on my tablet, but much prefer the new layout when I use it on my phone. It's much clearer and I prefer the font. I also like that you can toggle between the two formats easily. For once, I actually am happy with website changes!