So what does the new mobile version of Yahoo offer? Beyond a prettier interface, it provides localized search, quick email access, deep personalization options and compatibility with Yahoo Messenger. The iPhone application is even more robust, with more instant messaging abilities and sharing features for photos and status updates.
For those familiar with Yahoo's prior mobile interface (still available), only two words accurately describe it: bare bones. The old mobile version just links to the most popular parts of Yahoo, offers search, email, and little else. The new version however, is far cleaner, colorful and useful.
The previous version of Yahoo mobile, as viewed from a web browser.
The new version of Yahoo mobile.
One of the most striking changes is the customization - it's easy to add RSS feeds, stock information, weather locations, and bookmarks to the new Yahoo Mobile. Because it all is on one page, it's easy to access as well. It even allows Yahoo users to add and access social networks such as Twitter and Facebook via its Social Pulse feature. This allows user to update their Twitter status or Facebook info from Yahoo Mobile.