Trend 1. Wearable Technology
I think that one of the next trends in mobile devices will be in wearable technology & these new devices will have applications that are usable when online and offline. They will utilise “the cloud” to store and access data but will also store some data locally – the best of both worlds!
Here are some web pages on wearable technology:
- how about a phone integrated into the hood of your ski jacket so you can make handsfree calls whilst you are going down the ski slopes?
http://www.innovations-report.de/html/berichte/verfahrenstechnologie/bericht-17970.html
- creating a mobile story telling experience
http://www.cutecircuit.com/projects/wearables/embedded-theater/
- ability to see a monitor through glasses:
http://www.gizmag.com/go/3681/picture/8240/
Trend 2. Battery charging
More devices may have solar panels built into them and devices may use wireless induction charging stations like the Palm Pre. Eventually all your devices can be charged using the same block.
My sincerest hope, however, is for a “great” mobile device that can be used to help people – especially those who live in poverty
There have been examples of how mobile phones have been used to help farmers in developing countries get up-to-date crop prices – thus allowing them to get the best prices for their crops. http://www.itif.org/index.php?id=179
My strongest wish is for a device that will help provide education to those who crave it – so that it can make a difference in their lives.