Posts Tagged ‘Web 2.0’

With so much discussion these days about both Web 2.0 and Mobile 2.0, it’s simple for some people to come to the conclusion that these terms refer to the same thing. However, there is a distinct difference. Mobile 2.0 doesn’t necessarily imply the delivery of various computer contents to a mobile device. The main goal is to deliver mobile content, and being able to manipulate and personalize this content.

So, in order to clarify the definition, consider Mobile 2.0 is the combination of Web 2.0 with a mobile device.

It might sound a bit confusing still, but our goal is to clarify things somewhat. When you look at your mobile device, you know you aren’t looking at a computer. That’s really not what the big picture is supposed to be. The goal, plain and simple, is to combine what Web 2.0 possesses with various mobile devices.

Web 2.0 brought with it the new generation of web development. This made communication, information sharing, and web-based communities hit the evolutionary stage of blogs, social networking sites, and many other social media platforms. Yet these were all based around the typical desktop or laptop format of computer.

In order for these same types of platforms, as well as other software products, to become Mobile 2.0-capable there are certain aspects which need to be kept in mind. The most relevant would be the realization that mobile devices call for different methods of interaction, as well as having much smaller screen sizes.

Mobile 2.0 recognizes that the device in use is not a personal computer, and needs to be treated in a fashion relevant to this fact. Mobile devices most often have GPS and cameras, meaning these aspects need to be considered when websites are being created for mobile web capabilities.

Without a doubt, there is a definite difference between Web 2.0 and Mobile 2.0. The next step is for those creating platforms and applications for use with mobile devices to take into consideration both the challenges and benefits this implies for the user.