Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for interacting with and querying information using user interfaces of mobile or hand-held devices with, preferably, touch-sensitive displays. The method comprises receiving electronic media content from a plurality of media sources and displaying the electronic media content in accordance with pre-determined criteria, providing a process for selecting one or more portions of the displayed electronic media content, wherein the process includes defining boundaries and position of a selection area, such that the displayed electronic media content overlapping the selection area is included in selected content; and wherein information associated with the selected content is operable for creating a request for information.