Mobile porn
Mobile porn, also known as mobile adult content, mobile erotica or cellphone adult content, is pornography transmitted over mobile telecommunications networks for consumption on mobile devices (mainly mobile phones, tablets and smartphones).[1]
History
Just like the
From the mid-2000s onwards, many
With the onset of
Widespread adoption of Apple's
Other companies in the mobile and video industries situated themselves to take advantage of this trend. Google built a new phone system called Google Play that supports any application within reasonable decency guidelines. Since then, dedicated adult-only app stores like MiKandi and other mobile internet publishers have benefited from this gap in the market instead.
Following its inception in 2002, the mobile erotica business was expected to grow to a market value of $2.3 billion within its first eight years.[14]
North America
The North American mobile erotica market differs from Europe in that carriers were slow to allow adult sites to use their subscriber payment mechanisms such as SMS, slowing market growth.[citation needed] Alternate business models involve offering free videos in the 'tube' style of websites with advertising funding. For the cost of viewing an ad, users can get free video clips.
Criticisms
There has been some criticism of mobile porn, namely the exposure of children to inappropriate and unregulated content.
Sony, the company which created the PlayStation Portable (PSP), say that they are unhappy with the spread of PSP porn, but claim to be unable to stop its spread.[18]
See also
References
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