Improving the User Interface for Reading News Articles through Smartphones in Persian Language

摘要

Space limitation in small devices such as smartphones which are able to access the Internet is an important issue in regard to increasing usage of these devices. Moreover, a browser is a one of tools for transition of a website which is designed for a big screen like the display of a desktop computer. This paper experimentally evaluated user-interface alternatives based on three tasks (finding, re-finding, reading, and browsing) and two display orientations (horizontal, vertical). In addition, the survey results showed the methods (Pop out, Full screen, and Auto zooming) and the orientations affect actual usage.