Workflow approval step from mobile

Hi,
The requirement is to create a mobile application which user will launch from mobile desktop and within this application they can navigate to the functional component. eg. SAP workflow inbox . and further incorporate screens in the application.
I am totally starter so I am looking for basic steps / useful links / any inputs.
thank you in advance,
B

Hi,
I have found some useful blogs and I am following [link1|http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/c0baafd6-52fa-2910-c6a8-fbb9399cb4ab?quicklink=index&overridelayout=true] and [link2|http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/1042d3cb-dff0-2910-19bf-bd87be307999?quicklink=index&overridelayout=true]
But here, I dont know how to install MI Client
Could anyone please provide input how to get the setup file and installation steps ?
thank you
B

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