Abstract
Due to increase in the number of portable computers and the need for network connectivity, mobile computing has become an important part in day to day activities. Mobile computing offers many benefits for organizations who choose to integrate their technologies into fixed organizational system. From wireless laptops to cellular phones mobile computing has become an unavoidable part. Mobile computing improves quality, accessibility, efficiency and enhances management effectiveness. The scope of this paper is to discuss about characteristics, applications and issues that arise in mobile computing.