General
Using FN Pulse on Mobile Devices
Last updated on October 19, 2024
Trade Smarter on the Go Without a Native App
FN Pulse is optimized for mobile browsers and installable as a Progressive Web App (PWA). Here’s how to get the best experience on phones and tablets.
Mobile Web Experience
- Responsive layout adapts to screens as small as 360 px wide.
- Sticky navigation bar keeps Brokers, Tools, AI, and Help just a tap away.
- Calculators and comparison tables support swipe gestures for horizontal scrolling.
- AI chatbot launches as a full-screen modal for easier typing.
Install as a PWA
iOS (Safari)
- Navigate to fnpulse.com.
- Tap the Share icon → Add to Home Screen.
- Rename shortcut if desired and tap Add.
- Launch from your home screen; it opens in its own window.
Android (Chrome/Edge)
- Visit the site and tap the Install App banner or the three-dot menu.
- Choose Install App/Add to Home Screen.
- Confirm; the icon appears with your other apps.
- Notifications are available once you enable push permissions.
Offline & Push Capabilities
- Recently viewed broker profiles and help articles cache for offline reference.
- Receive push notifications for followed broker alerts and economic calendar reminders.
- Calculators require an internet connection for live pricing; cached data displays a timestamp.
QA Checklist
- Navigation menu remains accessible at 375px width.
- Economic calendar scrolls horizontally without layout break.
- PWA install prompt appears on Android Chrome after second visit.
- Push notification opt-in triggers correctly on supported browsers.
Troubleshooting
- No install prompt? Clear site data or check if device meets PWA requirements (HTTPS + recent browser).
- Push alerts not arriving? Confirm OS-level notifications are enabled and you’re logged into the correct account.
- Layout issues? Rotate device or switch to desktop mode for complex workflows (e.g., comparisons with 5+ brokers).
- Offline data missing? Revisit important pages while online to refresh cache.