The powerful reach of WKOW 27 News combined with the targeted, interactive nature of the new WKOW.com delivers a powerful "1-2 punch" that no other local media can match.More >>
SMS stands for Short Message Service. This is what is commonly known as a "text message." A SMS message is 160 characters. If you want to stop SMS messages or offers, type STOP. You can reply HELP for more information about the message or offer.More >>
For many of us the mobile world is becoming more and more a part of our daily lives. We use our cellular phone as an alarm clock and it's the first thing we touch each morning. The 'standard' cell phone has evolved into the smartphone with so many different features and functions that we may actually use it very little as an actual phone! More >>
Good question! This can be confusing for a lot of people, and a big part of the reason for the uncertainty is that there is no industry standard definition of a smartphone. In general terms a smartphone is a mobile phone that offers advanced features, often similar to the capabilities of a personal computer. More >>
Mobile Text Alerts (SMS Alerts) from WKOW fall into seven main groups: Breaking News Alerts, Severe Weather Alerts, School Closing Alerts, Daily Forecast Alerts, Programming Alerts, Traffic Alerts and WKOW Mobile Rewards Club Alerts.More >>
There are so many different types of phones on the market that it can be nearly impossible to provide a tutorial on how to send a text message from each and every one. This guide is intended to provide you with some basic and common information, but it is not intended to fit perfectly for every type of phone.More >>
The Mobile Internet is quite simply a name given to the Internet when you access it from a mobile device, like a smartphone or a tablet. It's essentially the same Internet you would access from a desktop computer. However, because a smartphone is clearly much different from a desktop computer in both its size and its features many websites have created unique versions that are designed to display better on a mobile device than the traditional website would.More >>
We have some big news to share. We've launched the new 27 Storm Track weather app and will discontinue our "27 Personal" news/weather/sports app at the end of the year.... More >>
Hello "27 Personal" App users!
We have some big news to share. We've launched the new 27 Storm Track weather app and will discontinue our "27 Personal" news/weather/sports app at the end of the year. What this means for you:More >>
In early July 2011 the Pew Research Center released the results of a new study. The findings show that 35% of adults own smartphones, and those phones are the main source of Internet access for 25% ofMore >>
An article published by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) explains how mobile marketing works as a unique environment where personal, interactive one-on-one consumer engagement can take place. http://bit.ly/n1yWnrMore >>
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