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Who's doing stuff with Mobile Devices?

  • stanford.terriblyclever.com
  • iphoneapps.cit.cornell.edu (locked down at this point)
  • RPI
    • focusing on Blackberry for apps
    • version of departmental web site for mobile devices
      • Just making it smaller didn't work; don't just mobile-enable everything; focus on compelling content; put the content in one known place instead of shrinking existing sites
      • Not worrying about type of device; too many variables
      • Identified set of content and target audiences (calendaring, sports scores (esp. alumni), how to get around campus)
      • Approached service providers but they are not that interested

Devices

  • There is a wide range of devices and capabilities; May want to consider targeting particular devices
  • Instead of focusing on devices, wrap you head around what the mobile paradigm is
  • Cornell focuses on iPhone/iPod Touch because of the penetration in the student body
  • Administration/facstaff may use Blackberries while students use iPhone

App/Content development

  • iPhone app development is a bit locked down; various distribution methods but this can be the complex part
  • Indiana University has a mobility committee.

iPhone

Android SDK

Platforms

Web Apps - Mobile Compliant

Delivering Content

UI Design Patterns

  • patterns.littlespringsdesign.com
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