Two months ago, I ranted about national news sites and their approach to the iPhone. At the time, MSNBC.com, Newsweek.com and CBSNews.com force-fed you their mobile channels, with no route to the normal site. At the time I said it was probably someone’s misguided attempt at good UX. Some of the sites produce a special iPhone channel, but they should give me the option of getting their full site – since that’s what I want the most.
Now Newsweek.com gives you the full site by default – and CBSNews.com gives you the option of getting to the big site. Both organizations also produce special iPhone sites. MSNBC.com still makes me use its non-iPhone-enhanced site, and provides no way to see the full MSNBC.com. Very disappointing. Local sites should always make sure iPhone users are given access to the main site – and a iPhone enhanced site is a bonus as well!