PhoneGap allows developers to create mobile apps using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It works by wrapping web content in a native container, allowing access to native device APIs. The document discusses trends in mobile usage surpassing PCs, and time spent on mobile activities like social media and apps. It provides examples of creating a PhoneGap app using the WebView API and DroidGap class. Key APIs exposed include accelerometer, camera, contacts and notifications. Apps can be built with PhoneGap Build and published to app stores for multiple platforms. JQuery Mobile is presented as a framework for PhoneGap development. The conclusion discusses the growing mobile space and changing role of web designers.