Motorola has added a touchscreen to its 'APX Next,' which will improve the functionality of the walkie talkie. The new touch screen will allow the user to have easier access to different functions of the APX Next walkie talkie. The touch screen was difficult to design for the, as it had to be able to work when the user is wearing gloves and in wet conditions. The APX Next is currently available for pre-order, however, no price has been released.
Motorola also included voice controls in the design of the walkie talkie. However, users have to hold down a button to make a voice command and to hear the results. Motorola envisions this feature helping first responders search for information.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Touchscreen Walkie Talkies
- Motorola's addition of a touchscreen to the APX Next walkie talkie presents the opportunity for enhanced functionality and easier access to different functions.
- Voice-activated Walkie Talkies
- Motorola's inclusion of voice controls in the APX Next walkie talkie opens up possibilities for first responders to search for information using voice commands.
- Glove-friendly Touchscreen Technology
- The challenge of designing a touchscreen that can work with gloves and in wet conditions for the APX Next walkie talkie creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in touchscreen technology.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Telecommunications
- The integration of touchscreens and voice controls in walkie talkies by Motorola presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the telecommunications industry.
- First Responder Technology
- Motorola's APX Next walkie talkie with voice controls enables disruptive innovation in the first responder technology industry, particularly in improving information search capabilities.
- Wearable Technology
- The development of glove-friendly touchscreens for the APX Next walkie talkie leads to disruptive innovation opportunities in the wearable technology industry, specifically in designing user-friendly interfaces for harsh environments.
