Smartphones as Locative Media (Digital Media and Society)

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of how smartphones are transforming the way we navigate and interact with our surroundings.

With over one million mobile applications available, smartphones have become an essential tool for locative media, allowing us to access information about our physical environment in real-time.

The author explores the interdisciplinary theoretical framework of how these technologies are impacting society, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between the internet and physical space.

Through case studies of popular mobile applications such as Google Maps, Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, and Foursquare, this book offers a detailed analysis of how location-based services are changing the way we engage with our surroundings.

Whether you're interested in understanding the impact of smartphones on society or simply want to learn more about how these technologies are transforming the way we navigate the world around us, this book is an essential read.