It took me a long time to get useful and readable sites on my mobile phone. To save you the trouble, here’s what I use and why. I’ve organized them in order from practical to fun, and then at the bottom I’ve listed some other helpful sites that I haven’t experimented with as much…

1. Google - www.google.com/m - does this really need an explanation?
2. Metro [Your stop] - www.meenster.com - This is the only DC specific one on the list, but knowing how many minutes until the next train is immensely helpful for planning when I leave. The other day it was 12 degrees out and it saved us from standing outside for 18 minutes. It also helps me to decide whether to transfer an extra time or just walk (hooray for underground internet access!). I have separate favorite links for the stations I use most often (thanks to Justin Thorp for this, though it works just fine without an iPhone)
3. Weather - mobile.srh.weather.gov - navigate to your local zip code and then store it there as a favorite
4. Wikipedia Mobile - www.wapipedia.org or axa.instinct.co.nz/wiki - I use the latter site more, but they both are useful and do the same thing. If you’ve ever tried wikipedia’s main site on a mobile browser you’d know how horrible an experience that is
5. Orbitz Flight Status Search - mobile.orbitz.com/mobile/App/ViewTravelWatchHome - When I’m checking on a friend’s flight status, this is immensely helpful. Since Southwest isn’t listed there, however, I just go to Google and type “Southwest 1234″ where 1234 is the flight number
6. Yelp Mobile - mobile.yelp.com -When I need a restaurant review at the last second, this is the place to go

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