Though not portable, non-mobile devices, like IPTVs, are on solid ground in the app revolution.
Have you noticed that the world of mobile development continues to enlarge? Technologies are expanding to include an ever-increasing set of inherently non-mobile devices that can be addressed by smart mobile solutions. The iPad has become the new form for kiosk and portable display. It is a great use of a device that provides for a rich, touch-driven experience. The iPad is clearly a mobile device that, in this example, is used as a stationary fixture. Gaming consoles now support WebKit. This allows for apps to be downloaded and installed by consoles like the Playstation. Why is this powerful? Take the example of developing a consumer app for mobile. I can now address a base that not only includes smartphones and game consoles, but Internet Protocol Televisions (IPTVs) as well. With a single application, I can address a broad swath of consumers via channels that follow them everywhere. Some may not welcome this next level of the technology invasion, but it is exciting in its own way. Why not have your personalized content follow you through different mediums? Whether you like or not, you will see it on a TV near you soon!
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