Sessions at SXSW Interactive 2011 of type Core Conversation about Mobile

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Saturday 12th March 2011

• Inclusive Mobility - Making Mobile Apps Accessible

  by Becky Gibson

  That smartphone in our pocket has the power open up new worlds for people of all abilities in all environments. Whether you are visually impaired or just can't see or access the screen at the moment, turn on voice commands and your access is complete! Location services and navigation guide you in daily living or on great new adventures. Come find out what the state of accessibility is for the latest mobile devices. Learn how you can create mobile apps and mobile websites that are compelling AND usable by all audiences!

  LEVEL: Intermediate

  • Accessibility
  • Mobile
  • Mobile Apps

  At 11:00am to 12:00pm, Saturday 12th March

  In Room 8A, Austin Convention Center

• Social Networking is Not Very Social

  by Drew Olanoff

  Social Networking as we know it today may become a thing of the past. In fact, it may already be. Teens and young adults everywhere are turning to their mobile devices as their very own social network and merely using lightweight tools such as texting to network, hang out, and meet new people. Is Facebook already dead to them? Was it ever alive in the first place? The mobile industry has evolved Social networking as we know it today.

  LEVEL: Beginner

  • Facebook
  • Mobile
  • Social Networks

  At 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturday 12th March

  In Big Bend, Hyatt Regency Austin

Sunday 13th March 2011

• Mobile Payments: My Smartphone Just Bought My Beer!

  Is it true that if consumers had to choose then they would prefer to lose their wallet rather than their mobile phone? Making secure transactions a reality on mobile devices relies on a complex dance between chip makers, device manufacturers, software developers, content developers, carriers and the banking industry. How is technology and the industry moving forward to ensure consumers can rely on their mobile devices as their mobile pocketbook and how will these changes shape consumer behavior and content consumption.

  LEVEL: Intermediate

  • Banking
  • Mobile
  • Mobile Money
  • Money

  At 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Sunday 13th March

  In Salon E, Hilton Austin Downtown