Current mobile trends Belgium
Posted on: April 9, 2010 – Filed under: Brussels
During an intro at Droidcon.be (event dedicated to Mobile Develoment on Android) following remarks were provided as far a feedback from the Mobile Monday community and way forward.
Setting the scene: remarks heard in the community:
– Bottleneck considered absence of clear (flat?) fee mobile data
– Issue of different mobile development platforms
– Developpers are currently the king, attracted to take part in the various mobile operating platforms of equipment vendors principally.
Key question for future: Answer to the SO WHAT? question meaning that clear business models need to emerge that take advantage of technological possibilities. A quick poll in the Droidcon audience indicated that indeed very few developpers were already living from their passion.
In terms of predictions, following elements are taken from Morgan Stanley study:
– Do not be biased by smartphones: mobile internet means more screens including e-readers and interactive television
– Screen agers will want to access their content with any device; content will be ‘int ecloud’ in ta digital locker
– Think about LOCATION awareness in your application, a key differentiator
Mobile Monday Brussels will pursue its catalyst role by focusing on cross-fertilisation between real society needs, business needs, and technological (development) possibilities, this to arrive at a strong local Mobile Ecosystem and providing a voice for the community.