For as much as I would like to get away from the app-centric culture of mobile, there’s something to be gained for that focused window into a task that opens up an opportunity.

For example, the thumbnail on this post. I’d been using the NET Bible on my Nokia N8 since it’s basically a simple “web” app – it’s simply a collection of static webpages arranged as a site and isn’t in need of me loading any thing more than my browser. However, this “package” was really meant for PCs, larger screens, and mouse-driven input. I wanted to change that and so I started exploring what that could look like (first) in wireframe sketches and later a prototype. Nothing has come of it so far, but it has let me stretch my UX muscles a bit.

Then there are those opportunities that come from others such as the one posted this summer by Dave Bourgeios for aN application that would help people create, gather, and manage small group connections – if you will, something like taking cell groups and adding a communications manager component to it that’s usable from a mobile. Now, (at the time of this writing) I’m not sure of the status of this project, but it again points to some of those opportunities that are out there which might not be big hits, but are nonetheless usable and useful.

As you walk into the weekend, probably with a mobile device or several near you, pay attention to the opportunities that lie right next to you. You never know, someone might also be thinking about it as well and will connect with you to push it through.

Update: Speaking of opportunities: just took a quick look at AppGeyser (AppGeyser.com, @AppGeyser) and built a quick MMM Android app. Download it and give us your feedback.