With smartphones getting more and more advanced, not just each passing year but each passing month, it’s helpful to take a step back and look at what features still haven’t been implemented on a wide scale, but likely will be. This knowledge will be helpful in scoping out features that we should be on the lookout for in our next purchase, or purchase after that.
GPS + GLONASS: We’ve had GPS in our phone for a few years so far. However, Russian developed GLONASS technology is now taking prominence as a backup and secondary navigation aid for our devices. Why would we need yet another technology for navigation? Quite simply, a juxtaposition of both these technologies allows far more precise navigation, and far more rapid positioning.
Wireless Charging: Nokia’s new 820 and 920 Lumia line of phones are some of the first mainstream devices to have wireless charging capability built-in. However, this technology hasn’t yet taken the smartphone world by storm. That said, it is inevitable as the world is moving towards less dependence on cables. The convenience of not having to plug and unplug and yet again plug in our phones into a charge unit is undeniable for anyone who has had the pleasure to use the feature.
Smartphone/Laptop Hybrid: A holy grail of computing devices is a single hardware unit that contains all our data and apps, without the need to sync or replicate our environment between devices. We’ve seen prototypes from Motorola LapDock and currently have the Clamcase, but there are still a few performance and logistical kinks to be a fully seemless experience. But make no mistake that when smartphone become fully capable and powerful enough for all of our basic computing needs, the ease-of-use and simplicity of personal technology management will ensure that we as a world will once again explore the hybrid potential.
Screen Projector and Laser Keyboard: The technology for a laser projected keyboard, and micro projector built into our phone, has been around for a few years. However, these still haven’t achieved mainstream status. However, this, like the previous example, is very likely. The more we can do with a device that fits in our pocket, the less we need to rely on carrying additional luggage and baggage wherever we go. The obvious momentum of our world is towards greater mobility, and less intrusiveness, of technology and its role in our lives.
Data only smartphones: With 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi access to high level Internet bandwidth, everywhere and anywhere in the world, we will finally be able to drop our reliance on voice cellphone plans. Our voice needs will be completely based on VOIP services like Google Voice and Skype. This likely isn’t going to worry cellphone companies too much, as they will still earn revenue through selling a variety of data packages. However, it will make budgeting our telecom bills a couple of steps more straightforward.
There are many other smartphone features to be on the lookout for in the near-term, including greater CPU performance, battery life, and slimness in design. However, the features mentioned in this article reflect additional concepts to keep in mind during your research and consideration for future smartphones.
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This article was written by Jack Robertson, a tech Blogger from Edinburgh. Jack is currently Researching Tech Gifts for this Christmas for boots.com
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