Mobile News

This book delves into how smartphones have transformed news delivery and consumption, exploring its effects on society and journalism. Mobile News presents diverse insights on these changes.

The advent of smartphones has transformed the landscape of news from static publications to a dynamic stream of real-time information. In Mobile News, the chapters explore the far-reaching implications of this shift for audiences, the media industry, and society as a whole. As news becomes increasingly mobile, it raises questions about accessibility, reliability, and the evolving role of journalists and citizens in the news-making process.

With smartphones in hand, news is now accessible wherever we are, allowing users to seek out information relevant to their immediate surroundings. The book examines how mobile journalists (MoJos) and everyday citizens contribute to news production, particularly in crisis situations or local communities. This democratization of news reporting leads to diverse narratives and perspectives, reflecting the complexities of modern journalism in a mobile-centric world.

In Mobile News, contributors analyze how mobile technology reshapes our engagement with information. News is no longer a fixed entity; it is fluid, tailored to our preferences, and often delivered through push notifications. This collection of essays, originally part of a special issue of Digital Journalism, offers varied viewpoints on the intersection of mobility and news, challenging traditional notions of journalism and highlighting its relevance in our daily lives.