
By Christina Haralanova
Mobile phones: everybody hates them, but many people have one. As one of the most ubiquitous and intimate gadgets, mobile phones stay close to their owner, in the pocket or purse – always at arm’s reach.

By Samuel Thulin
In this paper I investigate the emerging trend toward connecting audio content with place in mobile audio applications for smart phones. I contextualize such apps in terms of previous mobile music practices, like those associated with the mp3 player, as well as draw connections to mobile sound art.