When it comes to mobile phones and the variety of platforms, operators, widgets, applications and services available, things can get a little overwhelming. Do you go for the always sexy iPhone, hip new Android or the more professional Blackberry? What’s a dongle and how do you learn more about it without giggling? (It’s a piece of hardware you plug into your computer to allow mobile broadband access on the go.) Sometimes it can seem easier just to stick with your bright pink Razr – it may not have all the bells and whistles but at least it matches your favourite earrings.

Fortunately, for anyone with a passing interest in technology or the mobile industry, the MobileMonday community has you covered for the latest mobile information and local events around the world showcasing the latest mobile developments. From Taipei to Turku and Dallas to Dusseldorf, these events either cover specific mobile issues, such as advertising, research and location-based services, or are of a more general nature taking a broader look at what local businesses are doing in the mobile field.

For more information, to find upcoming local events or to see recent award winners in the mobile space, visit the MobileMonday Global site. You can also read Opinion: Mobile Monday London Showcases Mobile Industry Challenges for a look at the London Mobile Monday event.