Internet on Smartphones Exploring the Potential and Challenges For News Media Professionals

Abstract

The emergence of social web friendly high - end mobile phones and gadgets add fuel to the realization of the next generation journalism. The capability and performance of Smart phones have improved considerably since their first introduction, and are no longer simp le voice centric devices. Smart phones no w provide computing power equivalent to that of personal computers of a few years ago and can be used for several purposes. We are only at the start of the revolution. This study explore the possibilities of Smart phone in enriching the professional activity i es of news media professionals