Although the official film of the execution of Saddam Hussein stopped short of his actual death, viewers around the world were privy to his final seconds thanks to an enterprising Iraqi citizen with a cell-phone camera.

Baby boomers may remember Dick Tracy's wristwatch/camera/phone, but few of us really expected to see them on a daily basis in schools, convenience stores, ball games and everywhere else people gather.

Video produced via cell phone has found a perfect outlet...