Journalism for mobile platforms from 2008 to 2011: from autonomy to emancipation

Abstract

This paper analyzes the evolution of journalism for mobile platforms over the past three years. It was created a grid to evaluate the type of contents, the consumer interaction with the media and the use of smartphones and tablets technological potential. The results show that the offer of mobile versions and apps increased significantly, but the rhythm of innovation slowed considerably: in the analyzed period, the major innovation is the integration of social media that allow users to have a more active participation.