By John Gruber
For 138 years Lady Liberty watched over us — now it’s time to return the favor.
The real problem is minimizing startup times. But when you can’t launch instantly, you have to decide what to show while waiting. I actually don’t mind iPhone splash screens — what I dislike are default screens that feel like a locked-up UI. The screen shouldn’t look like it’s responsive when it isn’t.
★ Sunday, 12 October 2008