o Iphone and Nielsen 's Heuristic of Match between System and the Real World.
The Iphone is one of the most recognized technological devices used in the modern day. Since its debut it has been praised for its accessibility, usability, and design. The Iphone ushered in a new phase to mobile technology linking music, web browsing and cell phone capabilities which revolutionized and ushered in the age of the smart phone. The real world user language utilized by the Iphone is familiar; it utilizes icons numerals and other language that makes the use of the device seamless. The keys are clearly labeled and the function of the keys and navigation buttons distinct. Once in the settings area the use of real world language becomes a bit blurred and crosses the line into some system language, as understanding of certain languages such as privacy settings and cellular data could become a bit confusing for some users. Overall the Iphone has a unique ability for users to navigate the device with ease and lack of confusion.
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Using the touch screen technology it allows users to be able to make a cognitive connection to the device as the feeling of use plays on the emotions of the user, giving them the sense of being more connected. Not only is the device easy to understand, over time the user becomes more aware of its features and capabilities. “Hutchins (1995) defined cognitive artifacts as physical objects made by humans for the purpose of aiding, enhancing, or improving cognition. Likewise, affect serves a crucial function in interpretation, exploration and appraisal of a user interface.” (Spillers, Frank). The Affective properties of the Iphone allows the user to organize the phone in a way that is familiar, the ability to make a concise and consistent interaction to the device solidifies the affective state of the
The Iphone is one of the most recognized technological devices used in the modern day. Since its debut it has been praised for its accessibility, usability, and design. The Iphone ushered in a new phase to mobile technology linking music, web browsing and cell phone capabilities which revolutionized and ushered in the age of the smart phone. The real world user language utilized by the Iphone is familiar; it utilizes icons numerals and other language that makes the use of the device seamless. The keys are clearly labeled and the function of the keys and navigation buttons distinct. Once in the settings area the use of real world language becomes a bit blurred and crosses the line into some system language, as understanding of certain languages such as privacy settings and cellular data could become a bit confusing for some users. Overall the Iphone has a unique ability for users to navigate the device with ease and lack of confusion.
o Instagram and …show more content…
Using the touch screen technology it allows users to be able to make a cognitive connection to the device as the feeling of use plays on the emotions of the user, giving them the sense of being more connected. Not only is the device easy to understand, over time the user becomes more aware of its features and capabilities. “Hutchins (1995) defined cognitive artifacts as physical objects made by humans for the purpose of aiding, enhancing, or improving cognition. Likewise, affect serves a crucial function in interpretation, exploration and appraisal of a user interface.” (Spillers, Frank). The Affective properties of the Iphone allows the user to organize the phone in a way that is familiar, the ability to make a concise and consistent interaction to the device solidifies the affective state of the