“The MobileHCI series provides a forum for academics and practitioners to discuss the challenges and potential solutions for effective interaction with mobile systems and services. It covers the design, evaluation and application of techniques and approaches for all mobile and wearable computing devices and services.”
Link: MobileHCI 2008 (telin.nl)
Here are the headline predictions:
1. The big squeeze, operators cosying up and a push on data
2. Device convergence—the rise of the multimedia handset
3. Mobile 2.0—user-generated content, social networking, location-based services
4. Femtocells—a cost-cutting, data services driver—or not?
5. Disruption—not just the Google factor
Link: Five Mobile Trends for 2008 (businessweek.com, via)
Carlo Longino’s predictions:
1. Apple won’t grow organic market share by much.
2. Android won’t match the hype.
3. Ad-supported content will continue to grow, but there will be some friction as operators figure out how to insert themselves in the experience.
4. The 700 MHz auction in the US will toss up an interesting license holder.
5. Smartphone sales [...]
Marek Pawlowski of the MEX conference has published a ten point manifesto for next years’ meeting:
1. Content itself will be the interface of the future
2. Handsets are no longer just for the hand
3. Fragmentation is the enemy of innovation
4. Fashion is a stronger motivator than functionality
5. The developing world is the new frontier for mobile [...]
Published by Gabriel White.