Ever wondered what features you may find on future cell phones? The devices you carry with you every single day that you already think are high-tech enough, may get even better. After reading a multitude of articles, it's been made apparent that there are four main features to be expected on mobile phones in the future and they are explained below.
Flexible Screens – organic light-emitting diode is technology that allows for paper thin screens that are able to be bent into any shape without becoming damaged. Flexible screens are very beneficial to individuals in the sense that it decreases the chances of destroying the screen on your phone, and prevents scratches. In an article written by Jon Mundy (2013) he explains that there are currently phones on the market that have partially flexible screens, however technology still isn't at the point where the whole cell phone can bend in half. This technology will not be available until future years, hence why it is still to be considered a future feature.
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Augmented Reality – this is the act of taking a persons present surroundings and adding a virtual layer to it. This virtual layer may include pictures or information that can be used for entertainment purposes or to find a place to eat. Augmented reality is a concept that is very beneficial when traveling to new locations, because it can give you information on nearby stores and restaurants. More information on this can be found in the design section of this website.
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Radio Transceiver - this add-on is a bluetooth connection to your phone that acts as a walkie-talkie. The lithium-ion battery powered product connects to your device and allows the phone to work without cell signal. This add-on helps in situations where individuals have lost signal on their phone, and can't call or text anyone for help, because it uses radio waves to connect instead of cell towers. This device, currently named the GoTenna is expected to be built into future phones as an emergency aid, however it can only be used with other devices that have the same feature.
Conclusion:Though majority of these features are already available on current cell phones, it is obvious that they are only in the beginning stages and have much further to go. As stated with with flexible screens, there are present models that have been labeled as flexible, however the phone can only move slightly without damaging the screen. Researchers are expecting flexible screens to improve to a point in which, as stated above, they can bend right in half without damaging any part of the device in the process. Holograms are still in the very early stages and, to my knowledge, there aren't any current cell phones that have this as a feature. As we explained in the apps section of this website, all of these features listed are just predictions, however they are based off research and therefore the chances of them becoming a reality is very strong. 2025 is looking like a very exciting year for the upcoming of cell phones, and I am truly excited to see if they match our predictions.
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Holograms - a technique using 3D and hologram capabilities from your handheld smartphone. Advancements in technology are leaning towards holograms as a new addition to future cell phones, as 3D doesn't seem to be enough. Creators are working towards being able to control the hologram with your hands, instead of just viewing the image as 3D. Owners will be able to zoom in and out of pages or pictures and move objects in thin air, according to an article written by Michael Poh (2015). This feature will give owners the chance to enlarge what they are seeing on their screen without having to get a bigger phone.
A good visual example of how holograms will be used on phones in the year 2025 can be found in the video posted below: |
References:
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Endless. (2012). Flex Your Chatter With Flexible Display Cellphone Concepts [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.designbuzz.com/flex-chatter-flexible-display-cellphone-concepts/
Mundy, J. (2013, December 30). Limbering Up: The Future of Flexible Phones. Retrieved from http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/the-future-of-flexible-phones-1210267
Poh, M. (2012) 5 Key Features to Expect in Future Smartphones. Retrieved from http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/future-smartphone-features/
Statt, N. (2014). GoTenna Creates a Cell Network out of Thin Air Anywhere on Earth [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.cnet.com/news/gotenna-creates-cell-network-out-of-thin-air-anywhere-on-earth/
Steenkamp, A. (2012, August 28). 6 Smartphone Features of the Future. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/fueled/6-smartphone-features-of_b_5681939.html
Teachers Guide to Augmented Reality [Image]. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/teachers-guide-to-augmented-reality.html
VirginMediaBusiness. (2012. September, 17). Generation IP: 2025 [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEXEonTlfT0
Endless. (2012). Flex Your Chatter With Flexible Display Cellphone Concepts [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.designbuzz.com/flex-chatter-flexible-display-cellphone-concepts/
Mundy, J. (2013, December 30). Limbering Up: The Future of Flexible Phones. Retrieved from http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/the-future-of-flexible-phones-1210267
Poh, M. (2012) 5 Key Features to Expect in Future Smartphones. Retrieved from http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/future-smartphone-features/
Statt, N. (2014). GoTenna Creates a Cell Network out of Thin Air Anywhere on Earth [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.cnet.com/news/gotenna-creates-cell-network-out-of-thin-air-anywhere-on-earth/
Steenkamp, A. (2012, August 28). 6 Smartphone Features of the Future. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/fueled/6-smartphone-features-of_b_5681939.html
Teachers Guide to Augmented Reality [Image]. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/teachers-guide-to-augmented-reality.html
VirginMediaBusiness. (2012. September, 17). Generation IP: 2025 [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEXEonTlfT0