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Mobile vs Desktop

Understanding the differences between mobile and desktop usage helps you choose the right platform for each task.

Desktop Browser Experience​

Best For​

  • Long working sessions
  • Multi-document analysis
  • Complex data work
  • Detailed writing and editing

Advantages​

Screen Real Estate

  • View full conversations without scrolling
  • See sidebar and chat area simultaneously
  • Better for comparing multiple outputs
  • Easier to reference uploaded files

File Management

  • Simpler drag-and-drop uploads
  • Easier to upload multiple files
  • Better file preview capabilities
  • More comfortable for large file handling (up to 150MB)

Productivity

  • Easier to copy/paste between applications
  • Better keyboard shortcuts support
  • Multiple tabs for reference materials
  • Side-by-side workflow with other tools

Multi-Document Work

  • Compare multiple PDFs
  • Reference spreadsheets while drafting
  • Keep multiple browser tabs open
  • Switch between conversations easily
  • Data analysis projects
  • Report writing and editing
  • Multi-file document comparison
  • Complex prompt engineering
  • Extended work sessions

Mobile Browser Experience​

Best For​

  • Quick questions
  • Short summaries
  • On-the-go access
  • Checking previous conversations

Advantages​

Accessibility

  • Available anywhere with internet
  • Quick access during meetings or travel
  • Check AI responses on the move
  • Review past conversations

Convenience

  • No additional app installation required
  • Works in any mobile browser
  • Quick follow-ups to desktop sessions
  • Ideal for urgent questions

Use Cases

  • "Quick, what's the summary of that report I analyzed?"
  • "Draft a quick response to this email"
  • "Translate this message"
  • "Check what the AI said about X yesterday"

Limitations​

Feature Constraints

  • Some complex file uploads may be more difficult
  • Smaller screen limits comparison work
  • Multi-document analysis is less comfortable
  • Extended typing can be challenging

Interface Adaptations

  • Navigation menu may collapse into hamburger menu
  • Conversation list may be hidden by default
  • File preview may be limited
  • Some keyboard shortcuts unavailable

Best Practices for Mobile​

  • Keep prompts concise and focused
  • Use voice typing for longer prompts
  • Upload files when on stable connection
  • Review complex outputs on desktop later

Multi-Device Access​

Seamless Synchronization​

Your Schatzi AI account works across all devices with automatic synchronization.

What syncs:

  • All conversations and chat history
  • Uploaded files and attachments
  • Account settings and preferences
  • Model selections and defaults
  • Usage and billing information

How it works:

  1. Start a conversation on desktop
  2. Continue on mobile while traveling
  3. Finish on tablet at home All your context and history remains available.

Security Considerations​

Authentication

  • Secured via your credentials
  • Token-based authentication
  • Automatic timeout on inactive sessions
  • Support for secure password managers

Device Management

  • Log out from unused devices
  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Enable two-factor authentication (if available)
  • Don't share login credentials

Choosing the Right Platform​

Use Desktop When:​

  • ✅ Analyzing large documents (20+ pages)
  • ✅ Working with multiple files
  • ✅ Doing data analysis or spreadsheet work
  • ✅ Writing long-form content
  • ✅ Need to copy/paste frequently
  • ✅ Working on critical business tasks

Use Mobile When:​

  • ✅ Need quick answers
  • ✅ Checking previous AI responses
  • ✅ Away from desk/computer
  • ✅ Short translation or summary tasks
  • ✅ Follow-up questions to desktop sessions
  • ✅ Reviewing conversation history

Use Both In Your Workflow:​

Morning routine:

  • Mobile: Check overnight messages and quick questions
  • Desktop: Deep analysis and document work

During day:

  • Desktop: Primary work and complex tasks
  • Mobile: Quick checks during meetings

Evening:

  • Mobile: Final reviews and tomorrow's prep
  • Desktop: Any detailed work that emerged

Responsive Design Features​

Automatic Adaptation​

The interface automatically adjusts to your screen size:

Large screens (Desktop):

  • Full sidebar always visible
  • Chat area optimized for reading
  • Advanced features accessible

Medium screens (Tablet):

  • Collapsible sidebar
  • Touch-optimized controls
  • Balanced layout

Small screens (Mobile):

  • Hamburger menu navigation
  • Full-width chat area
  • Simplified interface

Touch Optimization​

On mobile and tablet devices:

  • Larger tap targets for easier interaction
  • Swipe gestures for navigation
  • Mobile-optimized file picker
  • Responsive input fields
Pro Tip

For the best experience, use desktop for "heavy lifting" tasks and mobile for quick access and reviews. Your work syncs automatically across devices.

Browser Compatibility​

  • Desktop: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
  • Mobile: Safari (iOS), Chrome (Android)

Requirements​

  • Modern browser with JavaScript enabled
  • Stable internet connection
  • Cookies enabled for authentication

Performance Tips​

  • Clear browser cache periodically
  • Update browser to latest version
  • Ensure stable internet connection for file uploads
  • Close unused tabs for better performance