WordPress 1.0 is finally out on iPhone. I’m going to take this app out for a test drive over the next few days/weeks. Right now the feature feels fairly basic, with functionality mainly focused on blog posts.
Some of the basic blog settings are there: category, tags, and edit previous entries. I also like how it allows you to save drafts locally and upload it once you have better data/wifi connection. Makes us EDGE user’s life a lot easier.
As far as blog posts are concerned, iPhone currently does not support copy and paste, so embedding video and links is going to be a pain. I also don’t know if HTML will work (and the ”more” cut off function). Will test that out later if I can remember how to type those tags… It does feature an integrated browser (safari) to preview your blog posts, which should prove a handy tool down the road.
Some improvement I’d hope to see in the future: command shortcuts, tag selection, and photo embedding (now it only allows adding a gallery). My biggest concern though? Battery life. My iPhone barely lasts me through the day as it is now, I don’t see how this app is going to make things any better… Surprisingly, typing on the virtual keyboard never seems to be a big issue for me. Guess I have small hands and tiny fingers?
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