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Mobile Friendly Website Reader Recommendations – November Recap

Roland — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:01:39 +0000

Lots of new suggestions from readers around the world.
They are listed in the order in which they were received.

Alok from India recommends:
“Friendly site, huge mobile downloads, tools for wapmasters, special operator logo.”
http://friendzwap.wen9.com

Justin from London in the United Kingdom recommends Mippen:
“35,000 mobilized sites all in one place, great design, simple and intuitive to use, works on any handset, discovering new content is a doddle with the new social content disocvery features.”
http://mippin.com

Maya from Los Angeles, California, recommends Turned Out:
“The first made for mobile street style fashion site, and blog aggregator. providing real time inspiration on the go.”
http://www.turnedout.tv/mobile

Veiko from Spain recommends Wonderries:
“Wonderries are animated series for mobile devices utilising SVG technology. Currently there is five two minute episodes available.”
http://wonderries.mobi

Mark from London in the United Kingdom recommends Pocket London Guide:
“A FREE guide and map, with audio commentary! it enables you to use your mobile as your own personal tour guide. All the major points of interest are covered and some lesser known ones too. Information is continually updated and added.”
http://www.pocketlondonguide.co.uk

Jim from New Zealand recommends Bay of Islands:
“Quick and easy guide to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Search for accommodation and activities, browse the phonebook, find out about Paihia, Russell, Waitangi, Kerikeri.”
http://m.bayofislands.net

Harri from Finland recommends:
“Wamli.net is world wide mobile social network and community with chat, date, galleries and much more.”
http://wap.wamli.net

Walter from Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States recommends:
“Highlight HEALTH promotes health literacy through the appreciation of biomedical research. Discover the science of health.”
http://m.highlighthealth.com

Fredd from the United Kingdom recommends Pocket London GuideMob Tuner:
“free access mp3 streaming radio directory updated and tested weekly for reliability”
http://mobtuner.com

Leo from Pakistan recommends a mobile chat site:
http://leochat.co.cc

Mike from Nevada in the United States recommends some websites for skiers in Nevada:
“Nevada’s mobile websites make it easy to find information on the go. Get snow reports, road conditions, weather reports and more with these mobile applications”
http://nvroads.mobi
http://nvski.mobi

Linda from North Carolina in the United States recommends the CBS mobile site:
“Catch up on your soaps by watching mobile friendly video.”
http://m.cbs.com

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Mobile Friendly Website Reader Recommendations – October Recap

Roland — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:31:18 +0000

Lots of new suggestions from around the world.

Jose from Uruguay recommends a site with punk rock lyrics and band info:
http://punklyrics.mobi/

Olga from Russia recommends the iPhone client for Task2Gather. Also, “Task2Gather has become one of the few on-line task managers that support all major platforms (Windows XP, Vista; Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and now Windows Mobile)”
http://task2gather.com/site/iphone.html

Jamie from Finland recommends: “mobile movie database 4u is a mobile friendly movie reviews and ratings site. New features to be added regularly.”
http://mdb4u.mobi

A reader in the United States suggests Toci: “Mobile portal with free mp3 ringtones, top lyrics, phone reviews, charts, chat, forum, news.”
http://toci.mobi

Jeff from Alaska recommends a comprehensive news site for the state of Alaska.
http://www.newsalaska.net

Arvind from India recommends a free blogging service for the mobile web (WAP) allowing full blog management from the mobile phone. The service includes free unlimited picture uploads.
http://www.mywapblog.com

Roeland from Switzerland recommends Slandr mobile Twitter:
“A complete mobile Twitter site which has the following core Twitter features: Directs, Replies, Favourites, User search, Search, Public timeline. Plus Geo-services: Maps your friends, Twitterlocal integration, Local events powered by Last.fm.”
http://m.slandr.net

John from Boston recommends MenuLizard. “It allows you to look up restaurant contact info and menus on your phone/device.”
http://m.menulizard.com

Ron from Phoenix, Arizona, recommends a directory of customer service phone numbers from over 500 leading companies. It includes steps for reaching a human, hours of operation, etc.
http://www.contacthelp.com/mobile/mobile.html

Harri from Finland recommends Wamli.net:
“Offers world wide mobile community with chat, galleries, other user generated content and much more. Wamli net is browser based, works with most of the handsets in market (cannot be used with PC). We have working moderation for the content.”
http://wap.wamli.net/

Christopher from the Isle of Wight recommends Eurocritics.
“A new online magazine looking at the world through European eyes. A mobile version of EurocriticsMagazine.com”
http://eurocriticsmagazine.mofuse.mobi/

Nariste from Singapore recommends “a mobile website that offer user quick search on local food stalls and restaurants that offer promotions in Singapore. Graphic version come with Google Map.”
http://m.foundfood.com

Publisher’s Note: These are recommendations submitted by readers. They are listed in the order in which they were received.

Reader Suggestion: KeyToss

Roland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:07:27 +0000

Sam suggested we check out the mobile site KeyToss. According to Sam:

KeyToss mobile is extremely customizable, and similar in concept to iGoogle for mobile, but it’s got a lot of cool and unique features, including: the ability to search using dozens of different search tools (e.g., Google, Amazon, IMDb, UPS Package Tracking, Acronym Finder, Dictionary.com, Wikipedia) from one search bar; local searches on Google Local, Yelp, and yellowpages.com based on your stored location; RSS and Atom newsfeeds with mobile-optimized links; localized links (so you don’t have to enter your location when you click on Fandango, for example); the ability to organize modules on multiple pages; and file transfers between PC and phone. You can also get sports scores for your favorite (US-based) teams, weather, stock quotes, etc. And you can manage your site from your desktop at www.keytoss.com.

It’s a work in progress, and there are a lot of improvements and cool features coming soon. The mobile site works well on WM, Treos, Symbian, and newer Blackberries.

URL: http://m.keytoss.com

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Vlemx

Roland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:02:14 +0000

Vincent from the United States suggested we check out the mobile site Vlemx. According to Vincent:

Vlemx is a list video feeds, providing the headlines current affairs the latest news articles stories and features from news video sources worldwide.

URL: http://vlemxnow.mofuse.mobi

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Taptu

Roland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:58:36 +0000

Katie in the United Kingdom, suggested we check out the mobile site Taptu. According to Katie:

Taptu is a mobile search engine that helps you find great content in just a few clicks and share it easily with your friends. Music, videos, images, news and much more.

URL: http://www.taptu.mobi

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Sierra Nevada

Roland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:53:27 +0000

Richard from Granada, Spain, suggested we check out a mobile site about Sierra Nevada, Spain. According to Richard:

Gives lots of valuable information for travellers about weather, snow conditions, webcams, news and activity holidays in the Sierra Nevada mountain of Spain.

URL: http://www.sierra-nevada-spain.mobi

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: ComputerCableStore.com

Roland — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:01:03 +0000

Jeramie from Pennsylvania, in the United States, suggested we check out the mobile site ComputerCableStore.com. According to Jeramie:

The Discount Computer Cables & Connectivity Solutions Shop. Fast same day shipping on our entire stock of PC Cables, Adapters, Audio Video Cables, and Connectivity Solutions.

URL: http://mobile.computercablestore.com

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Sky News

Roland — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:08:05 +0000

Aishah from Leics, in the United Kingdom, suggested we check out the mobile site Sky News.

URL: http://pda.sky.com/

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Walking Off the Big Apple

Roland — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:58:05 +0000

Teri from New York, New York, in the United States suggested we check out the mobile site Walking Off the Big Apple. According to Teri:

As the creator of Walking Off the Big Apple, a strolling guide through New York, I thought a mobile version would make perfect sense. In addition to the RSS feeds on New York arts, culture, and architecture, I’m developing mobile-specific self-guided walking tours and neighborhood guides.

URL: http://wotba.mobi

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Best of Baton Rouge

Roland — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:01:39 +0000

Jerry from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the United States suggested we check out the mobile site Best of Baton Rouge. According to Jerry:

Quick information on Baton Rouge Louisiana events and entertainment.

URL: http://bobr.mobi

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Cheats 24×7

Roland — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:52:09 +0000

Anthony from the United Kingdom suggested we check out the mobile site Cheats 24×7. According to Anthony:

Here you will find Exclusive Video Game Cheats, All Games, All Systems.
Cheats for xbox, ps2, ps3, wii, nintendo ds, and PC.

URL: http://m.cheats24×7.com

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: mSnack

Roland — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:01:50 +0000

Brant from the United States suggested we check out the mobile site mSnack. According to Brant:

Free video messages delivered to your mobile phone via sms and mms.

URL: http://m.msnack.com

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Vlemx

Roland — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:42:44 +0000

Vincent from the United States suggested we check out the mobile site Vlemx. According to Vincent:

Vlemx is Video,Lifestyle,Entertainment,Money,Xou.

URL: http://vlemxnow.mofuse.mobi/

Editor’s Opinion: They have lots of content on the original website. But Mofuse doesn’t mobilize it very well.

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Seduction Central

Roland — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:32:47 +0000

Jeffrey from Brooklyn, New York suggested we check out the mobile site Seduction Central. According to Jeffrey:

Features recent content and horoscopes from Seduction Central, a blog about the astrology of relationships.

URL: http://seductioncentral.mofuse.mobi

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Olympic Peninsula, WA

Roland — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:23:52 +0000

Dan from Washington State suggested we check out a few mobile sites for visitors to Olympic Peninsula, WA.

http://www.gotwilight.mobi
Mobile tours of Twilight sites in Forks and LaPush, WA on Olympic Peninsula

http://www.olyfest.mobi
Events and festivals on Olympic Peninsula in Washington State with links to travel information and points of interest

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Tips to Stop SMS Spam

Roland — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:52:13 +0000

Are you bothered by spammy text messages getting through on your mobile phone? If you don’t have a texting plan with your carrier, chances are you’re getting charged for every unsolicited message you receive. David Pogue posted some useful tips in the New York Times a few weeks back. It’s worth your time to check them out.

Apple iPhone Generation 2: No Thanks

Roland — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:04:24 +0000

There is no compelling reason to buy the new Apple iPhone. Earlier this year I wrote about Why I Haven’t Switched to the Apple iPhone. Most of my concerns are still valid. But AT&T and Apple have become extremely over-zealous in the rollout of the new model.

By April 2008, Apple had sold an estimated five million iPhones worldwide. But a ’significant’ number of consumers bought multiple iPhones at Apple stores, then unlocked and shipped the phones overseas or sold them. Bernstein Research estimated that one million iPhones were unlocked to run on non-official networks.

So, with the rollout of the new phone, AT&T and Apple are becoming much more aggressive. You can no longer purchase the phone and activate online at home through iTunes. Activation must be in store.

Per Apple.com:

To purchase and activate iPhone 3G, you need the following:*

Credit card

Social security number

Valid government-issued photo ID

Current wireless account number and password or PIN (if youâ€™re new to AT&T)

Credit check required.

If you lust after an iPhone, you must provide AT&T with your Social Security Number (SSN). In my humble opinion, it’s absolutely ridiculous. That just increases the risk that yet another company can carelessly allow your personally identifiable information to get exposed. Once again, companies abuse the intent of SSN. SSN is for personal tax reporting. It was never intended to be a an identifier for industries like telecom, healthcare, etc. to carelessly collect and snoop into your financial well being.

Personally, I say no. Don’t give them your SSN. Pass on the iPhone. Besides, the Apple iPod Touch is a pretty cool alternative (sans phone).

Related Links:

Why I Havenâ€™t Switched to the Apple iPhone

Other articles I’ve posted related to the Apple iPhone

Reader Suggestion: View My News

Roland — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:25:16 +0000

Charles suggested we check out the mobile site View My News. According to Charles:

Frogs croak (post) City News: Concerts, Conferences, Exhibitions, Party & Clubbing, Spectacles, City leisure to meet new friends during a next event. Join Me!

URL: http://www.viewmynews.com/pda

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: Mobicoza

Roland — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:01:34 +0000

Jacques from South Africa suggested we check out the mobile site Mobicoza. According to Jacques:

A mobi site more for South Africa and cell phones.

URL: http://mobicoza.mobi

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!

Reader Suggestion: RoomDex

Roland — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:01:10 +0000

Dan from Olympic Peninsula, WA, suggested we check out the mobile site RoomDex. According to Dan:

Book a Room. Directory of accommodations in Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Idaho and British Columbia.

URL: http://www.RoomDex.mobi

Do you know of a great mobile-friendly website or resource? Please recommend a site. Thanks for sharing!