Mobile Internet For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

You’re on the go all the time — maybe for business, maybe because it’s a byproduct of your busy lifestyle. But either way, your life would be easier if you had Internet access wherever you are. Well, when it comes to the Internet, you CAN take it with you! You just need the right stuff, and Mobile Internet For Dummies tells you what that is, how to find it, and how to use it. This easy-to-follow guide is packed with tips on choosing the best mobile device, software, and service provider for your needs, but that’s not all. You’ll see how to use your mobile Web browser, find made-for-mobile content (and create your own) and much more. Mobile Internet For Dummies explains how the Mobile Internet differs from the garden-variety Internet, and shows you how to: Find your mobile phone browser Use the Mobile Internet to surf, shop, blog, watch movies, and more — on the go Send and receive e-mail from your mobile device Locate other mobile applications Watch TV on your mobile phone Manage your kids’ access to the Mobile Internet Secure and name a mobile Internet site and acquire mobile Web development tools Build your own made-for-mobile Web site Use your Mobile Internet site to promote your business and generate revenue With the help of Mobile Internet For Dummies , you’ll be able to stay connected wherever you happen to be, and maybe even make it pay off with a bit of income. Mobile Internet for DUMmIES 1 About the Authors 3 About the Contributor 4 Authors’ Acknowledgments 5 Contents at a Glance 7 Table of Contents 8 Introduction 16 About This Book 16 How to Use This Book 17 Who Are You? 18 How This Book Is Organized 18 Icons Used in This Book 20 Where to Go from Here 20 Feedback, Please 21 Part I: Welcome to the Mobile Internet 22 Chapter 1: What Is the Mobile Internet? 24 Welcome to the Mobile Internet 25 Understanding What’s Different about the Mobile Internet 26 Determining What to Do on the Mobile Internet ( Now That You’re Hooked) 30 Some Thoughts about Safety and Privacy 32 Chapter 2: The Mobile Internet at School, at Work, and at Play 36 Your Internet Away from Home 37 You’ve Heard of E-Learning — Now Try M-Learning 40 Office on the Run 40 Playtime on the Mobile Internet 44 Chapter 3: Kids and the Mobile Internet 48 Taking a Look at How Kids Use Mobile Phones 48 Setting a Mobile Phone Policy with Your Kids 49 Getting Cool with School and the Mobile Internet 55 Watching Out for Cyberbullying 58 Part II: Mobile Internet, Here It Is — Now What?! 60 Chapter 4: The Internet in Your Pocket: Choosing a Phone and Mobile Browser 62 Knowing What to Expect from Mobile Browsing 62 Launching and Controlling Your Mobile Browser 68 Navigating with Common Browser Features 75 Chapter 5: Getting On the Mobile Internet: Wireless Carriers and Service Plans 76 Comparing Wireless Carriers 76 Choosing the Right Plan 80 Choosing a Billing Model 81 Adding Options to Your Billing Model 83 Part III: Mobile Internet Mania for the Everyday Consumer 86 Chapter 6: Trading Text and Picture Messages 88 Typing on the Keypad 89 Starting Out with the Messaging Menu 92 Sending Text Messages 92 Text Messaging Meets the Internet 96 Exchanging Picture Messages 99 Chapter 7: Browsing the Web from the Palm of Your Hand 102 Controlling Your Mobile Browsing Expenses 103 Browsing On-Portal: Your Carrier’s Made-for-Mobile Offerings 103 Browsing Off-Portal: The Web at Large 108 Chapter 8: Mobile Search: Find What You Want, When You Want It 116 To Search Is to Find! 116 Recognizing the Unique Characteristics of a Mobile Internet Search 124 Letting Text Messaging Help You Find Information 125 Looking into Made-for-Mobile Directories 127 Chapter 9: Multimedia Entertainment for Your Phone 130 Checking Out On-Portal Entertainment 131 Going Your Own Way (Off-Portal) 139 Chapter 10: Keep Me Posted: E-Mail and Instant Messaging Go Mobile 146 Discovering Mobile E-Mail Options 146 Getting Started with Always-On Push Mail 147 Connecting with Pull E-Mail 152 Discovering Mobile Instant Messaging 153 Chapter 11: Let’s Make a Mobile Deal: Shopping and Coupons 162 Checking Prices Before Buying 163 Saving Your Money with Mobile Coupons 167 Finding Mobile Shopping Sites 169 Chapter 12: Mobile Access to Your Money 172 Mobile Banking 172 Mobile Trading 174 Making Mobile Payments 178 Part IV: I Want My Own Mobile Internet Space 182 Chapter 13: Staking Your Claim in the Mobile Internet World 184 Expressing Yourself with Your Own Content 184 Working at the Point of Inspiration 185 Deciding Which Mobile Phone to Use 186 Deciding What You Want to Do with the Mobile Internet 187 Chapter 14: Creating Content, Social Networking and Blogging from Your Mobile Phone 194 Social Networking 195 Sharing Photos on the Fly 201 Making Money from Your Digital Content 204 Blogging with Popular Blog Services 206 Podcasting from Your Mobile: Audio and Video Upload 209 Chapter 15: Building and Developing Mobile Web Sites 212 Discovering Why You Should Build a Mobile Web Site 213 Establishing an Identity with Your Web Address 213 Hosting Your Mobile Site 217 Making Big Decisions 218 Using a Mobile Site Builder 220 Converting an Existing Web Site to a Mobile One 226 Plugging Made-for-Mobile Content into Dynamic Sites 227 Handcrafting Mobile Content 230 Testing and Improving Your Site 234 Chapter 16: Making Money on the Mobile Internet 236 Discovering the Types of Mobile Internet Businesses That Are Available to You 237 Discovering the Three Best Ways to Make Money on the Mobile Internet 239 Advertising with AdMob 247 Getting to Know Google Mobile Ads 250 Chapter 17: A Mobile Internet Web Development Resource Guide 252 Independent Mobile Development Sites 252 Carrier Development Sites 256 Handset Development Sites 259 Standards and Best Practices 264 Industry Fora and News 266 Part V: The Part of Tens 272 Chapter 18: Ten Fun Things You Can Do On the Mobile Internet 274 Download Music 274 Watch Live TV 275 Share Pictures 275 Pay for Stuff 276 Find a Hotspot 277 Mobile Dating and Matchmaking 277 Scan In a Whiteboard 277 Always Keep Updated with Widgets 278 Make a Movie 278 Read a Book 278 Chapter 19: Ten Things to Avoid 280 Disregarding the All-You-Can-Eat Data Plan 280 Exceeding the Length of Limited-Time Promotional Access Plans 281 Engaging in Text-Messaging Overkill 281 Using Services That Aren’t Made-for-Mobile 282 Incurring Costs Outside Your Coverage Area 282 Signing Up for Too Many Monthly Fees 283 Exceeding Your Voice Plan’s Minutes 283 Skipping the Fine Print Before You Sign a Contract 284 Changing Your Wireless Carrier Plan Early 285 Underestimating the Final Price 285 Chapter 20: Ten Frequently Asked Questions 286 What Is the Mobile Internet? 286 Can I Access the Mobile Internet on My Mobile Phone? 286 How Can I Start Using the Mobile Internet? 287 Where Can I Find Mobile Internet Web Sites? 287 How Do I Know Whether a Web Site Is Made-for-Mobile? 288 How Can I Enter a Mobile Web Site Address? 288 How Do I Bookmark a Mobile Internet Site? 288 How Do I Get the Most from My Data Plan? 289 Can I Use the Mobile Internet Abroad? 289 Why Use the Mobile Internet Instead of a Computer? 290 Glossary 292 278 293 279 294 280 295 281 296 282 297 283 298 284 299 Index 300 286 301 287 302 288 303 289 304 290 305 291 306 292 307 293 308 294 309 295 310 296 311