 Over 2.7 billion people worldwide own a mobile phone (Quinn et al 2008)  Voice calls are the primary use of cell phones (Jackson et al 2009)

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There are a number of challenges to incorporating technology into everyday life. These include : Remembering to carry device Weight and size of device If it is thought to constrain the activities of the person then it is unlikely to be used

 Screen Size ◦ Readability and Usability  Quick Turnaround Expected ◦ On a PC, users don’t mind waiting a few seconds while an application loads because they plan to use the application for an extended amount of time. By contrast, the average handheld user uses a handheld application 15 to 20 times per day for much briefer periods of time, usually just a few seconds.

 Input Methods ◦ Keyboards ◦ Touch Screen vs Traditional Design ◦ Usability  Memory ◦ The amount of memory on the device

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Features of the BlackBerry Bold include:  2 megapixel camera  Media player (Supports MP3)  Messaging: SMS, MMS, instant messaging, with attachment viewer  Built-in speakerphone  Voice dialling  Voice memo recorder  GPS with BlackBerry Maps  Personal organiser functions  Internet: Web browser, RSS feeds  Connectivity: WLAN, Bluetooth 2.0, USB,  Memory: 1GB on-board + plus microSD memory card slot

 Applications can be categorised as: ◦ Reference ◦ Decision Support ◦ Monitoring ◦ Education/Imaging ◦ Dictation  Lets review a sample

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