Mobile Internet For Dummies

by O'Farrell, Michael J.; Levine, John R.; Algroy, Jostein; Pearce, James; Appelquist, Daniel

• ISBN13: 9780470239537
• ISBN10: 0470239530
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-08
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

You're on the go all the time maybe for business, maybe because it's a byproduct of your busy lifestyle. But either way, your life would be easier if you had Internet access wherever you are.Well, when it comes to the Internet, you CAN take it with you! You just need the right stuff, and Mobile Internet For Dummies tells you what that is, how to find it, and how to use it. This easy-to-follow guide is packed with tips on choosing the best mobile device, software, and service provider for your needs, but that's not all. You'll see how to use your mobile Web browser, find made-for-mobile content (and create your own) and much more.Mobile Internet For Dummies explains how the Mobile Internet differs from the garden-variety Internet, and shows you how to: Find your mobile phone browser Use the Mobile Internet to surf, shop, blog, watch movies, and more on the go Send and receive e-mail from your mobile device Locate other mobile applications Watch TV on your mobile phone Manage your kids' access to the Mobile Internet Secure and name a mobile Internet site and acquire mobile Web development tools Build your own made-for-mobile Web site Use your Mobile Internet site to promote your business and generate revenueWith the help of Mobile Internet For Dummies, you'll be able to stay connected wherever you happen to be, and maybe even make it pay off with a bit of income.

Author Biography

Michael J. O'Farrell is chair of the dotMobi Advisory Group. John R. Levine is a bestselling For Dummies author. Jostein Algroy, James Pearce, and Daniel Appelquist are experienced executives representing a range of mobile companies.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Welcome to the Mobile Internet

What Is the Mobile Internet?

The Mobile Internet at School, at Work, and at Play

Kids and the Mobile Internet

Mobile Internet, Here It Is ù Now What?!

The Internet in Your Pocket: Choosing a Phone and Mobile Browser

Getting On the Mobile Internet: Wireless Carriers and Service Plans

Mobile Internet Mania for the Everyday Consumer

Trading Text and Picture Messages

Browsing the Web from the Palm of Your Hand

Mobile Search: Find What You Want, When You Want It

Multimedia Entertainment for Your Phone

Keep Me Posted: E-Mail and Instant Messaging Go Mobile

LetÆs Make a Mobile Deal: Shopping and Coupons

Mobile Access to Your Money

I Want My Own Mobile Internet Space

Staking Your Claim in the Mobile Internet World

Creating Content, Social Networking and Blogging from Your Mobile Phone

Building and Developing Mobile Web Sites

Making Money on the Mobile Internet

A Mobile Internet Web Development Resource Guide

The Part of Tens

Ten Fun Things You Can Do On the Mobile Internet

Ten Things to Avoid

Ten Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

Index

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