05 September 2012 W3C has published a new edition of Standards for Web Applications on Mobile , an overview of the various technologies developed in W3C that increase the power of Web applications, particularly in the mobile context. A deliverable of the MobiWebApp project, this seventh edition of the document highlights changes since May 2012, particularly two new proposed charters to start work on Near-Field Communications (NFC) and System Applications (i.e. native apps built with Web technologies), and the work on Web Intents, storage quota management and multimedia integration. Learn more about the Web and Mobile Devices .

W3C is pleased to announce that registration is open for a new W3C mobile Web course, "Mobile Web 2: Applications" . Developed by the W3C/MobiWebApp team and taught by Robin Berjon , chair of the W3C Device APIs Working Group and recently elected as a TAG member, this mobile Web course gives developers all the tools and knowledge necessary to write mobile Web applications that can ship both online and in application stores, using today's advanced technologies. The 8-week course begins 12 March 2012 and costs 225 EUR. However, an early bird rate of 165 EUR is available until 1 March 2012. Enroll now for the early bird rate.

W3C is pleased to announce that registration is now open for a second edition of the "W3C Introduction to Mobile Web and Application Best Practices." The online course can be taken in any time zone and will last 8 weeks, from 5 September to 28 October 2011. Developed and taught by the W3C/MobiWebApp team, the course is based entirely on W3C standards, particularly the Mobile Web Best Practices and Mobile Web Application Best Practices, all designed to help make great Web content available to as wide an audience as possible. On successful completion, participants receives a W3C Certificate of Completion. The full price of the course is €195 but we have a limited number of places available at the early bird rate of €145. See full details of the course. To ensure your place on the course, please register now .