There is an interesting story in today's online New York Times on the effect the iPhone has had on previously reluctant cell phone companies to give users freedom to place non-sponsored apps on their cell phone. The article Aug. 4th by Laura Holson describes the change of heart at Verizon (to name one company) and gives a nice survey of topics and factors that influence the mobile app market.
What is clear is that there is a light at the end of the tunnel but there is also much to still do. The consumer is now putting pressure on their cell phone providers to supply the services seen on the iPhone (and their PC). A good read and a good step for more educational uses of the cell phone in higher ed.
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