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Brian · 10-17-2005, 07:10 PM

The New York Times has an article about Mobisodes: special short-format versions of popular TV shows with original content optimized for the small screens of cell phones. These shows aren't simply shrunken down in size: Bullet holes on Fox's 24: Conspiracy (Streaming Video) were made larger so they're more visible on the small screen. Mobisodes are typically a minute or two in length due to the time it takes to download them over the air on services like V CAST from Verizon Wireless. These small clips aren't targeted at your average cell phone user, but as a way for fans of TV shows to stay connected with their favorite shows and see some exclusive content that isn't available to the average viewer.

Read the full article here.

Related: Mobile video about to explode, It's official: Video on your iPod

Thanks to gadgetguru for the tip.

10-17-2005, 07:10 PM	#1
Brian MobileRead Editor Posts: 447 Karma: 84 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Massachusetts Device: Treo 700p, Zodiac2	Mobisodes: Mobile Episodes of your favorite TV shows The New York Times has an article about Mobisodes: special short-format versions of popular TV shows with original content optimized for the small screens of cell phones. These shows aren't simply shrunken down in size: Bullet holes on Fox's 24: Conspiracy (Streaming Video) were made larger so they're more visible on the small screen. Mobisodes are typically a minute or two in length due to the time it takes to download them over the air on services like V CAST from Verizon Wireless. These small clips aren't targeted at your average cell phone user, but as a way for fans of TV shows to stay connected with their favorite shows and see some exclusive content that isn't available to the average viewer. Read the full article here. Related: Mobile video about to explode, It's official: Video on your iPod Thanks to gadgetguru for the tip.