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American Society of Business Publication Editors September 21, 2012

Damon Kiesow @dkiesow delicious.com/dkiesow/mobile dkiesow@boston.com

Mobile Tools

Journalism tech

Has always been about readers

planning: Mobile Journalism

Not about technology Staffing, training, planning Create unified workflows Escalating coverage Provide flexibility, utility Be intentional and strategic

planning: Mobile Journalism

ABC2 Always Be Connected Always Be Charging

platform wars

Blackberry is on life support Windows Phone 8 has potential WebOS and Symbian are dead

v.s

Create your own WiFi hotspots 3G / 4G hubs Connect multiple devices or users Typically $60 / month

gear: Connectivity

Virgin Mobile Mifi - $150 No Contract Unlimited bandwidth $20 - $50 / month

gear: Connectivity

Car power inverters are your friend Size depends on number of devices Prices from $30 to $150 Most include USB ports

gear: Power

Extra batteries are a requirement iPhone battery is not removable Other phones may have replaceable batteries Don’t forget the charger

gear: Power

Platforms: Mobile devices $50

gear: Juicebar Pocket Solar Charger

power: iGeek Charger

Platform: Most mobile devices Price: $62 9900 mAh capacity battery

gear: Security

Lock code Public Wi-Fi Security cables

gear: Touch-Screen Gloves

Platform: Most smartphones Price: $20 Use your phone in the cold

gear: Glif clip

Platform: iPhone 4 / 4S Price: $20 Kick stand / tripod mount

gear: MobileMount

Platform: Smartphone Price: $25 Suction cup stand

Platforms: Web, iPhone, iPad Transmit from camera via WiFi $50 - $150

gear: EyeFi

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android $75

gear: Keyboard

Platforms: Mobile phones $10 - $30 (Kvconnection.com)

gear: Adapter cables

Platforms: iPhone, iPad $40

gear: iRig pre-amp

Platforms: iPhone, iPad $200 Condenser mic

gear: Blue Microphones Spark

audio: Tascam iM2

Platform: iPhone Price: $79 Stereo condenser mic

photo: Macro lens band

Platform: Smartphones Price: $15 Close-up lens attachment

photo: OlloClip

Platform: iPhone 4 / 4S Price: $75 Wide lens attachment

photo: Dot Pano Lens

Platform: iPhone 4/ 4S Price: $76 Panoramic lens

Platform: iPhone 3Gs, 4 $100 Case, interchangeable lens, external microphone

gear: Owle Bubo

Platform: iPhone 4, 4S $100 Case, interchangeable lens

gear: Phocus Accent

Platform: iPhone iPad $70 Case, interchangeable lens, external microphone

gear: Makayama Movie Mount

video: Swivl

Platform: Most smartphones Price: $179 Tilt-swivel tracking phone mount

Video, Audio, Photos, Text, GPS Typical costs negligible (Free to $10) so test frequently Take advantage of the cloud Look for apps that are consistent across platforms

apps: How to chose

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Mobile Web, Web Price: Free Shared folders for files saved in the cloud.

workflow: DropBox

workflow: GroupMe

Platforms: iPhone, Android, Blackberry, WinPhone7 Price: Free Group messaging, conference calling, location & photo sharing

security: Find iPhone

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Price: Free GPS location, alerts and wiping of connected devices.

Platforms: Web, iPhone, Android, Nokia Voice, video chat, instant messaging

reporting: Skype

Platforms: Web, iPhone, Android, Blackberry Price: $1.99 Record and upload video from cell phones

reporting: QIK Video Camera

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Palm, Mobile Web, Web Save notes, photos, audio to the cloud

reporting: Evernote

Platforms: iPhone, Android, Web Instant Podcasts

reporting: Audioboo

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac Price: $5.99 Audio interviewing, transcription help

reporting: AudioNote

reporting: DropVox

Platforms: iOS Price: $1.99 Quickly upload audio files to Dropbox

Platforms: iPhone Price: $5.99 Three Track audio editing

editing: VC Audio Pro

editing: Filterstorm

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Price: $3.99 Photo editing, IPTC data, presets, Dropbox integration.

Platforms: iPhone, iPod, Android Price: Free Crop, color balance in RGB, sharpen, levels

editing: Photoshop Express

Platforms: iPhone 3GS, 4 Price: $7.99 Basic editing, sequence building

editing: ReelDirector

Platforms: iPhone 4, iPad 2 Price: $4.99 Basic editing, sequence building

editing: iMovie

reporting: Business Card Reader

Platforms: iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile Price: $7.99 Scan and store contact info from business cards.

reporting: Word Lens

Platforms: iPhone Price: $9.99 (per language) Augmented reality translation tool

Thanks

Damon Kiesow @dkiesow delicious.com/dkiesow/mobile dkiesow@boston.com damon@kiesow.net