Next Generation Wireless Applications: Creating Mobile Applications in a Web 2.0 and Mobile 2.0 World

By Paul Golding

"Cuts through the hype Golding's compelling offers visionary, but practical insights. A "must have" reference treatment for all practitioners in the mobile innovation space."
--Jag Minhas, Telef nica O2 Europe

Second edition of this best-selling guide to Wireless Applications: fully revised, updated and with brand new material

In Next Generation Wireless Applications, Second Edition, the author establishes a picture of the entire mobile application ecosystem, and explains how it all fits together.

This edition builds upon the successes of the first edition by offering an up-to-date holistic guide to mobile application development, including an assessment of the applicability of new mobile applications, and an exploration into the developments in a number of areas such as Web 2.0, 3G, Mobile TV, J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition) and many more.

Key features of this second edition include:

New introductory chapters on trends in mobile application, and on becoming an Operator. Two new chapters on Mobile 2.0 and IMS and Mobilizing Media and TV. Extra material on convergence, Web 2.0, AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and MBMS (Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service), WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) and WiFi. Best practice on how to present to, sell to and work with operators. More insights, anecdotes and sidebars reflecting the author's extensive experience in the industry.

Next Generation Wireless Applications will prove essential reading for professionals in mobile operator and mobile application developing companies, web developers, and developer community managers. Media companies, general managers, business analysts, students, business consultants, and Java developers will also find this book captivating.

"If you want to understand the future of mobile applications and services, their potential impact and the growth opportunities this is the perfect starting point."
--Martin Smith, Head of Content Innovation & Applications, T-Mobile

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470725060
• ISBN13: 9780470725061
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

This is a must have reference for any serious Wireless Apps. Developer.

This provides timely and cogent analysis and in depth knowledge of today's Web 2.0 and Mobile 2.0 environment. If your a CEO, CFO, COO, Architect or Developer at any company in the wireless space, you need this to survive. I am sending copies to all my key associates this is a MUST READ. The first chapter inspired me and the following 15 chapters back it up, with excellent detail and through knowledge from a highly experienced...

By far, the best wireless book I have read.

By far, the best wireless book I have read. It's key features are - it's independence, scope and practical insights. Very detailed but also an enjoyable read. I especially liked it because it helped me clarify many concepts independently (i.e. you can read the vendor's documents but they are biased by definition). Have no hesitation in recommending it