2008 Year in Review: Apple changes everything, again

It's Christmas Eve, which for decades heralded the traditional end of the holiday shopping season. That officially changes in 2008--for anyone who unwraps a new iPhone or iPod touch on Christmas morning, the holiday shopping is just beginning. Unlike brick-and-mortar department stores and malls, Apple's virtual App Store is open 24/7/365, meaning there's no need to wait until Dec. 26 to begin downloading applications to your new device--whenever and wherever you need a mobile app to help kill some time, help better manage your time or help you get to your destination on time, the App Store has what you're looking for. It's just another facet of the consumer revolution that Apple kick-started over the past 12 months. Keep reading for all the major trends that shaped the mobile content industry in 2008. -Jason

P.S. Please note that FierceMobileContent is going on a short holiday hiatus--publication will resume as usual on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. Have a happy and safe winter break.