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Over the past few weeks, we covered basic information about WAP, and how to get started creating your own applications. By now you’ve had an opportunity to research WAP and hopefully got yourself some of the cool software we’ve discussed.
This week’s final WAP article will cover what’s in store for the future of WAP and "where you go from here". We’ll cover in depth, examples of hardware and applications that are in use today, and what you can start looking forward to when you create your own applications.
 "Fun Stuff First!"
For some reason, it seems coolmapians are just tech-oriented. So naturally, it’s fun for them to test and try out anything that’s the latest, greatest thing! Well fortunately, the cool folks at coolmaps know this and they’ve created a great little wireless application you can try out right now!
Get out those web-ready phones and pda’s! Now, take them for a test drive out at:
http://www.datadrill.com/wap.html
When you’re done, come on back here and we’ll see some more cool stuff going on with wireless today! Go ahead……we’ll wait for you…..
So, did you see anything you liked out there? Pretty snazzy stuff, eh? (Are they just gurus or what!) J
And that’s just an inkling of what’s really happening in the world of WAP!
 "The Future Looks Hot!"
Look deeeep……..deeeep into the crystal ball…….
Well ok, you actually could get a hint just going back to article 1.
There you’d see a list of a few cool wireless applications we use today. And, those applications are enough to really stir the old brain a bit! But, as any self-respecting 007-wannabe would say, "I’d rather be shaken than stirred. So, where’s the really cool stuff?" Well, I’m happy to tell you, this isn’t the movies, and the really cool stuff is here now!
So, what’s the really cool stuff? Video teleconferencing? Oh please! That’s been so "done". Satellite phones? Nope. You probably know about those too. And I’m sure you know about phones that have touch screens, and handwriting recognition, and let us surf the web, and check email…..and send pictures, and shop online…..securely, and serve up most any kind of java we can punch out, and watch videos…….in color…….at speeds up to 2mbps…….and….. (screeching brakes…….).
What?! You didn’t know that at this very moment, you could be stranded on the side of the road, watching a color video about changing a tire, at the same time you’re letting the Car Club find your location?
Well, peek through that crystal ball and let’s see what else is in our future:
How about keyless entry to the doors of our offices? No codes to remember and no smart cards either! I just knew there was something special about that ring on your finger!
What about ordering that coconut drink with an umbrella, a taxi to the mall, lobster dinner for two, and catch Junior’s "away game", all from your sunny lounge chair……and no wires attached!
Of course, the best is being able to check on the kids at daycare, stock up on groceries (without having your scribbled list with you) and start dinner…….all from your cute little cubicle at work! Now that’s a power-pda if I ever saw one!
Well, if you didn’t think wireless devices could do all that….and more, don’t feel bad. You’re right along side the "critical mass".
Truth is, these features are available now. But, as we mentioned before, if you’re in the U.S., you’re probably not as aware of these developments. Take heart though (and another glance at that crystal ball), because it may not be long before you find yourself writing advance WAP applications just like these!
 COOL KROW CLUE
Get your bookmark folder ready! We’ll take a peek at stuff you never thought possible! And though nothing here will "self-destruct" in 30 seconds, you most certainly will want to take a double-look at what’s happening in the world of WAP!
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