MDigger

mDigger is a free Internet information service that lets users access information and content from a large number of Web resources from their mobile devices, laptops and desktop computers. Content is organized in the form of channels that are automatically generated and adapted ahead of time for viewing and navigation on each device type. Users select or unselect the channels they wish to receive and may request new channels for specific sources. Users may also add regular RSS feeds.

As of October 2007, mDigger provides easy access to Web content from any internet-enabled device running on Windows Mobile or other Windows platforms) or that use the Safari Browser (examples include Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch). Users whose devices run on Windows Mobile, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, UMPC or Mac OS X 1.4 (Universal) need to install the mDigger Reader (a client application) to view content. Devices using the Safari web browser such as Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch, may user mDigger’s free web application with no program to install. Both the mDigger Reader client applications and the mDigger Reader web application are accessible for free on mDigger’s official web site. mDigger also provides free tools for developers interested in making their own channels for mDigger Service.

mDigger is currently owned and operated by mDigger, Inc., a mobile 2.0 technology startup company based in San Jose, California. The company Quarta Mobile, Inc. (mDigger, Inc.'s predecessor) first began offering mDigger in its beta version, on January 20, 2007.

Overview

mDigger is a free service for the general public for accessing Internet information and content from mobile phones, computers and other Internet-enabled devices. In order to use the service, users must register and choose the information channels they wish to receive. They may then, depending on device type, either download mDigger Reader which enables information to be viewed offline, or view the content directly with the aid of their device’s web browser.

mDigger Reader – Client Application

mDigger Reader is a client application for mobile devices and computers that enables users to view, save and share channel updates on or offline. It does not require synchronization between mobile device and desktop. Currently mDigger Reader can be installed on PDA’s and smartphones running on Windows Mobile 6.0, 5.0, 2003 and 2003SE, as well as on laptops, desktops, Tablet PCs or UMPC’s running on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, UMPC and Mac OS X 1.4.

mDigger Reader – Web Application

mDigger Reader also exists as a free web application providing content from websites and other Internet sources specially formatted for viewing on Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch. It is faster regular Web browsing on these devices. Users simply point their device's browser to URL of the web application, and after signing up, may access the service’s online catalog containing channels. Just as with the client application, mDigger web application users may personalize their selections from the catalog as well as add their own RSS feeds.

mDigger Template Editor

mDigger Template Editor is a tool for developing and publishing bookmarks which create channels within the mDigger Service. It enables the creation of multi-level templates that describe the process of transforming original source information into the resulting channel form presented within the service.

External links & References

* [http://www.mdigger.com Official site]
* [http://developer.mdigger.net mDigger Developer Site]