Motorola released the first handheld mobile phone in 1973, weighing nearly 2 pounds. Since then, technology has advanced greatly with the introduction of smartphones that include additional software functions. Today, 70% of the world's population owns a mobile phone, with over 50% being smartphone users. This continues to rise as more demand smartphones for their multi-purpose functions. Younger mobile phone users are also on the rise, with 85% of children owning phones. While mobile technology has improved connectivity, it has also led to new issues around appropriate usage, privacy, and safety especially for children.
The web you were used to is gone. Architecture and strategy for your content.Alberta Soranzo
Information architecture and content strategy are the foundation of any website but, when it comes to mobile, they can literally mean the life or death of a product. The truth is that even the best-designed and well-engineered mobile products can still fail if their IA is not sound, and that’s because mobile information architecture doesn’t only define the structure of content, but also determines how users will interact with it. And speaking of content, do you know what content should go on your mobile sites and apps? Are your users finding what they came for?In this talk we will take a look at the thought process that drives mobile content strategy, the specific challenges and opportunities of the mobile space and how information architecture and content strategy contribute to the creation of outstanding cross-channel experiences.
75 Tutorial presented at UX Scotland 2014
Mobile web presentation to American Advertising Federation of Ft. Worth (AAF FW) on February 17, 2010.
We discussed mobile trends for advertisers, opportunities to develop and utilize mobile applications and strategically grow your brand through the mobile web.
Tablets: Trendy Gadgets or Mobile PCs? - FILM 315 presentationjackmsully
This presentation is about the rapid rise of tablets such as the Apple iPad and Blackberry Playbook. It hopes to examine what made these tablets popular and appealing, as well as to determine what (if any) future they have.
The web you were used to is gone. Architecture and strategy for your content.Alberta Soranzo
Information architecture and content strategy are the foundation of any website but, when it comes to mobile, they can literally mean the life or death of a product. The truth is that even the best-designed and well-engineered mobile products can still fail if their IA is not sound, and that’s because mobile information architecture doesn’t only define the structure of content, but also determines how users will interact with it. And speaking of content, do you know what content should go on your mobile sites and apps? Are your users finding what they came for?In this talk we will take a look at the thought process that drives mobile content strategy, the specific challenges and opportunities of the mobile space and how information architecture and content strategy contribute to the creation of outstanding cross-channel experiences.
75 Tutorial presented at UX Scotland 2014
Mobile web presentation to American Advertising Federation of Ft. Worth (AAF FW) on February 17, 2010.
We discussed mobile trends for advertisers, opportunities to develop and utilize mobile applications and strategically grow your brand through the mobile web.
Tablets: Trendy Gadgets or Mobile PCs? - FILM 315 presentationjackmsully
This presentation is about the rapid rise of tablets such as the Apple iPad and Blackberry Playbook. It hopes to examine what made these tablets popular and appealing, as well as to determine what (if any) future they have.
It is important to understand that in a world where technology is continuously changing and developing, that the level of privacy that we want will not correlate with the level of access we want to the online world. With the increased mobility of online access, along with the increased mediums through which to store and share personal information, comes the added understanding that complete and secure privacy is not possible. With this understanding, it is also important to use caution when uploading personal information online as well as being careful who the information is being sent to.
Ever feel confined when you’re plugged in and stuck at a desktop? Well with the invention of broadband wireless Internet the accessibility and mobility is boundless. The presentation will look at the differences between wireless and plugged-in Internet, as well as how this Wireless connection has impacted urban spaces and our social life. [Click the image]
Slides to facilitate a conversation with school leaders & administrators around emerging issues related to Digital Citizenship. Both to raise awareness of the multifaceted nature of the subject and identify action items for schools moving forward.
The material here is taken from Mike Ribble's "Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship".
http://digitalcitizenship.net
11. Many people are growing impatient with
accessibility problems
and speed of internet connection
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12. This signals a strong movement towards an even more
mobile society
Source: Whats in your briefcase? Mobile workers infographic - http://sidneyevematrix.posterous.com/mobile-workforce-which-tech-gadgets-do-we-use
One where workers prefer the use of a smartphone over
any other mobile device
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A society who are also growing dependent on apps that
allow for a greater connection with friends and family
14. Although the gold rush of app development may be
over,
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a new focus has revived this...
16. “The newest trend is apps for kids. Children as young as 18 months and
two years are adept and the mobile hand-held things are more their size”
Source: iPhone apps a hit with preschoolers (Toronto Star) - http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/934673--iphone-apps-a-hit-with-preschoolers
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17. This has led to an influx in younger mobile phone users
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85% of children own mobile phones, while only
73% own books
Source: The Growth of Mobile: Stats and figures that will shock you - http://www.youtube.com/user/SybaseInc#p/u/22/0aUQLIPdtg8
19. This has led to
issues similar with
early childhood
internet use
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20. “believeout of 10 parents
Nine
their kids should
be taught about mobile
phone and internet safety
in school, a new study
says. ”
Source: Schools should teach kids mobile phone safety -http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8211585/schools-should-teach-kids-phone-safety
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21. Especially with the advent of
cyber bullying
and the ability to
“check in” at various
locations
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22. Apps such as foursquare and facebook places
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seem to gain
popularity
with an older
crowd
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as many teens fail to see the benefits, and consider them
“unsafe”
23. The current users of
locational apps find them
most valuable when
trying to score a coupon
or free meal at their
favourite vendor
Source: Check in Data: The Reality Behind the Hype infographic - http://7.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/social_loco_infographic.jpg
24. Image: Apollo Clark - Flickr
This shows the popularity of the smart-
phone being used for everything other
than the telephone’s initial use...
26. Studies have shown a steady decline in voice calls being made
SMS messaging has become the dominant communication
force
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27. Image: [Jon] - Flickr
This has led to the phone call being deemed rude and
intrusive
28. We live in a society where
everyone is constantly on the go
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29. And it has come to be expected that our
mobile devices can keep up with our pace
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30. However there comes a time when one must question the
logic of almost every 13 year old...
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31. Would you really
“die” without
your cell phone?
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32. References
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• The Growth of Mobile: Stats and figures that will shock you - http://www.youtube.com/user/SybaseInc#p/u/22/0aUQLIPdtg8
• “Smart-phone”: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smartphone
• Mobile Web Experience Frustrates Heaviest Users - http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008264
• Whats in your briefcase? Mobile workers infographic - http://sidneyevematrix.posterous.com/mobile-workforce-which-
tech-gadgets-do-we-use
• The age of the app (Globe & Mail) - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/the-age-of-the-
app/article1510836/singlepage/#articlecontent
• iPhone apps a hit with preschoolers (Toronto Star) - http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/934673--iphone-apps-
a-hit-with-preschoolers
• Schools should teach kids mobile phone safety - http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8211585/schools-should-teach-
kids-phone-safety
• Half of teenagers have never heard of location check-ins - http://www.tnooz.com/2011/05/14/news/half-of-teenagers-
have-never-heard-of-location-check-ins/
• Data bigger than voice on mobile networks - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/7528153/Data-bigger-than-
voice-on-mobile-networks.html
• Don’t Call Me, I Won’t call You (NYTimes) - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/fashion/20Cultural.html?_r=1&src=tptw