Archive for November, 2005

the mobile internet or ‘mobile web’

I’d like to devote some time to defining terms. ‘Mobile’ has become a catch word that is so broad it has very little meaning. The term ‘mobile web’ (or mobile internet) has different meanings depending on context and culture. In developing countries with limited internet access, the only way to access the web is through their mobile phones. In other parts of the world, mobile means accessing high speed wireless bandwidth via existing hotspots set up in public spaces such as café’s and airports, primarily referring to laptop access, and not mobile technology. For the purposes of this blog, the mobile web refers to the internet accessed through a mobile device. The sites accessed can be general web sites, or specific portals created for small screens. Later, I’ll get into thick, thin and smart clients (no, they are not our current clientele, although do describe many).

Posted on November 30th, 2005 in Thoughts
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Written by Kelly Goto | 4 Comments |

New Flickr Upload Tool - Mobup

This is still very “beta.” However, it does look promising. The Mobup client is distributed for free and its source code is available under [Creative Commons license 2.5].

A short description here:

Mobup is a small J2ME application that manages photo uploads on [Flickr] from your mobile device built using [Flickr API]. Once installed it gives you the possibility to shoot your photo and add title, tags and description from the same applications with optimal user experience and to post the shooted photo on your blog.

Posted on November 30th, 2005 in Links
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Written by Jeffrey Chiang | Comments Off |

medicine eatstation

medicine eatstation

light subtle authentic japanese / new-shojin style cuisine at this open 2nd floor /restaurant near union square in san francisco.

Posted on November 29th, 2005 in Life
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Written by Kelly Goto | 2 Comments |

Technorati goes Mobile!

technorati mobile

Use Technorati Search and view popular news, books, and movies on your phone or PDA.

Posted on November 29th, 2005 in Links
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skyline hike

skyline hike

today we went hiking to one of the most beautiful views in the south san francisco area – skyline. these preserved, open areas are truly something to be thankful for.

Posted on November 26th, 2005 in Life
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understanding mUXP (yes, another acronym)

Defining the mobile user experience has been a challenge. Some might say ‘duh’ when thinking about mobile and lifestyle integration – but I set out to create a diagram that describes my thinking towards creating a true user-centered approach. Applying this user-centered thinking to mobile authoring (think, mobile interface for now – we won’t get into apps versus the mobile web for now…) starts with understanding the key factors in the user experience that influence whether or not the end user will ultimately integrate the product or service into their lifestyle. For the sake of clarity, I’ve broken the experience down into three distinct stages. The stages are: perception “I’m ready to try this out”, interaction “this is easy, I like it” or “this is hard, I don’t like it” and integration “this works for me.”

Posted on November 26th, 2005 in Thoughts
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Written by Kelly Goto | 3 Comments |

Usability v. Human Factors

Interesting article at mobilejones.com on mobile usability: Usability v. Human Factors in Complex Mobile Systems

“Complex devices like smartphones, real world environments along with user demand that mobile applications simplify their activities calls for a complex systems approach. Design and testing the right attributes means leaving the lab and consideration for the system and it’s functions in the environments of real use. Also, many consumer studies have clearly demonstrated that ease of use is a high priority for the adoption of mobile applications and services. The systems view doesn’t equate with a complex process, but rather, a recognition that user interaction isn’t dependent on only the software component which is the usual design and testing focus of usability.”

Posted on November 26th, 2005 in Links
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Wapedia

Access over 770.000 articles of the extensive Wikipedia encyclopedia via Wapedia – the mobile encyclopedia on your mobile device.

Try it, it’s simple and it works!

The service is already available in English, German, French and Spanish.

Posted on November 25th, 2005 in Links
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Written by Kelly Goto | Comments Off |

The top ten phones in America

Through Mobiletracker.net: “Online retailer Wirefly released the top ten handsets (according to its sales) for last month. Seven of the ten have cameras and eight of the ten are Motorola handsets.”

1. Motorola RAZR V3
2. Motorola E815
3. Samsung PM-A740
4. Motorola V330
5. Audiovox 8910
6. Motorola V220
7. Motorola i850
8. Motorola i710
9. Motorola V188
10. Motorola V260

Amazon.com’s top selling list is somewhat inline with six of the top ten being Motorolas. Global sales leader Nokia is not on either site’s top ten.

Posted on November 22nd, 2005 in Links
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Written by Rudy De Waele | 1 Comment |

omm smart car

omm smart car

all through barcelona ‘smart cars’ are the popular form of transportation. a merging of mercedes and swatch has created a fashion-forward, economical car. and we thought the mini was small!

Posted on November 21st, 2005 in Life
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Written by Kelly Goto | 2 Comments |