This document provides guidelines for developing effective mobile applications. It recommends selecting tasks that meet user needs like uploading and sharing photos simply. Navigation should be simplified and follow user mental models. The application should optimize the user experience by allowing offline use and smooth photo capture. Thorough testing on different devices is important. Budgets and timelines must account for development on various mobile platforms to reach broad audiences.

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11. Select the right tasks Upload photos Organize into sets Add comments Explore other users’ photos Share photos Add titles

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