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PC-Packed Smartphones

The Conceptual Surface Phone Follows the Footsteps of the Tablet Line

— May 10, 2017 — Tech
The smartphone is becoming more powerful each year and capable of running more processes than ever before, so the Surface Phone comes as a logical concept that we could see in the marketplace within the coming quarters. Designed by Casmis Valeri, the Surface smartphone packs all the necessary components to utilize the device as a traditional computer system when it's required. This eliminates the need for owning multiple devices and keeps files stored locally on a single device without having to resort to having files stored in multiple placed across your digital profile.

The conceptual Surface Phone also packs the Fusion Camera, which consists of a Xenon flask, a zoom lens, wide-angle lens and laser-tracking technology.
Trend Themes
1. Powerful Smartphones - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of more powerful components in smartphones to transform them into multi-functional devices capable of replacing traditional computers.
2. Device Consolidation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smartphones that can serve as all-in-one devices, eliminating the need for owning multiple devices and streamlining digital storage.
3. Enhanced Camera Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced camera features in smartphones to cater to professional photography needs and enhance user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to create more powerful and versatile smartphones that offer computing capabilities and enhanced storage options.
2. Computer Hardware - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of developing hardware components tailored specifically for smartphone integration, enabling seamless device consolidation and improved performance.
3. Photography Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focus on improving camera technology in smartphones to rival dedicated cameras and create new possibilities for mobile photography and videography.
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