Web widgets are the hot mobile technology. Pretty much every device manufacturer and mobile web vendor has or seems to be implementing an engine to run widgets. It is hardly surprising to find that mobile operators are getting into the game too.
“For our customers, the rich interface and interactive nature of widgets means they offer a much improved experience when compared to mobile web browsing,” says Amer Hasan, Senior Manager, Apps & Developer Programs at Vodafone Group Marketing. “As a result we’re convinced they'll encourage many more people to access the internet from their mobiles.”
Open to all - Betavine's widget comptetition
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In 'Mobile Development - For Everyone', our latest developer feature, Richard Bloor talks to Amer Hasan, Senior Manager, Apps & Developer Programs at Vodafone, about Betavine's £20,000 widget competition. The article explains how Vodafone sees widgets reducing the barriers and costs of development and the importance of open standards in choosing which widget platform to use.