Web applications have been rather slow in making their way onto our mobiles for some time now, but the newly launched iPhone App store might be the final push that mobile web needs to really take off. For some time critics have lamented that the existing technology available for mobiles just could not cope with web browsers and other applications. Recent developments have certainly improved the situation as mobile manufactures have stepped up to the design plate. The easy to use and web friendly iPhone however may just prove to be what the doctor, or in this case the techie, ordered.
The hugely popular iPhone just created a resurgence in the mobile phone popularity contest this week with the launch of the much awaited 3G iPhone model. But just like a book, it's not the cover but inside is where it really counts.
And this is what is getting people excited. According to the New York Times, Apple has opened up the creation of applications for iPhones up to developers who are keen to get on board and sell their wares on the iPhone App Store.
So what can you load up on your shiny new iPhone? For one you can stay up to date on all the happening with your friends though the MySpace or Facebook apps. Take some photos, load them up, update your profile all without touching your computer.
There are countless other applications already available, 25 per cent will be free and most of the remaining will cost under $9.99.
A lot more than social networking is expected to come from these applications as well. And not just games. There is a huge potential for mobile commerce and locally based applications. Just arrived at the Piste and need a snow report? There could be an application for that ski resort. Waiting for the moment a flight goes on sale or the price gets slashed? There could be an application coming out for that too.
It's in the hands of the developers at this point and it has already been reported that developers are pleased to appease the masses as the money is pouring in for these apps to get developed. Like most things, it all starts with a good idea.
