Abstract: The present invention provides a traffic channel to a user on a mobile device. Traffic content associated with a traffic channel is automatically delivered and stored on a mobile electronic device for access by a user. Using the device, users can quickly access the traffic information without having to type in information, or specifically request the information to be downloaded to the device. The traffic channel provides a quicker and less cumbersome way of accessing traffic information customized for the user than having to access a web site, a television, a radio station, or a telephone service.

Abstract: The present invention provides a calendar channel that provides a user of a mobile electronic device simple access to calendar information. The user may customize the calendar content they receive on their devices. While using the calendar channel, users automatically receive broadcast calendar information, including event and appointment information. Example modes include: appointments view, event view, and month view. The appointment view mode is organized to display appointment information on the electronic device. The event view mode is arranged to display event information that is organized according to a day list format. The month view mode displays the days of the month. The calendar channel is synchronized and customized by the user from a single user interface.