Smartphones as Locative Media

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By Jordan Frith

Series: Digital Media and Society

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Smartphones as Locative Media by Jordan Frith explores how smartphones have transformed the way we navigate and understand geography and space. This work delves into the concept of locative media, examining how mobile technology not only connects us globally but also shapes our immediate physical environments and interactions. Through engaging analysis, the book highlights the impact of digital maps, geosocial apps, and location-based services on our social and cultural landscapes.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by how smartphones have transformed our interaction with space and place in everyday life. It provides insightful analysis on the societal implications of these changes, making it a must-read for anyone keen on exploring the intersection of technology and social dynamics in the digital age.

Smartphones as Locative Media

Smartphone adoption has surpassed 50% of the population in more than 15 countries, and there are now more than one million mobile applications people can download to their phones. Many of these applications take advantage of smartphones as locative media, which is what allows smartphones to be located in physical space.

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Smartphones as Locative Media examines the significant impact of smartphone adoption, which has surpassed 50% of the population in more than 15 countries. With over one million mobile applications available for download, many utilize smartphones as locative media, enabling them to be situated within physical space. These applications are known as location-based services, which form the focus of this insightful book.

The book delves into the critical questions concerning our understanding of the intricate relationship between the Internet and physical space. It presents an interdisciplinary theoretical framework alongside a meticulous analysis of how various popular mobile applications—including Google Maps, Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, and Foursquare—leverage location data to provide users with information about their surrounding environments.

The themes explored in Smartphones as Locative Media are essential for anyone interested in the ways smartphones and location-based services are influencing how we navigate and interact with the physical world.

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Smartphones as Locative Media by Jordan Frith is commended for its insightful analysis of how location-enabled smartphones are transforming social interactions and raising privacy concerns. The book is praised for its accessible and engaging exploration of the rise and impact of mobile location-based services, including their social uses and political-economic implications. It is considered a valuable resource for understanding the evolving role of locative media in society.

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ISBN: 9780745685014

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 259g

Pages: 168

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Jordan Frith Non-Fiction Series: Digital Media and Society

About the Author

Jordan Frith is assistant professor of Technical Communication at the University of North Texas.