# Handheld Communication Evolution Charts This Infographic Showcases Communication Evolution by Year By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-02-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communication-evolution References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/a-visual-evolution-of-handheld-communication-infographic) & [brentwoodradios](http://www.brentwoodradios.co.uk/) Communication has changed dramatically over the years with the communication evolution. We no longer use home phones to get in contact with people or go to each other's houses to see if someone is home. We now live in an era of technology that can do everything and anything. Instant connections are at our fingertips. Humans have been communicating in various ways throughout history including, radios, walkie-talkies, handie-talkies, [two-way radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-communication-device), [mobile phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-communications), SMS, texting and now [wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest). Although the medium has changed we still communicate for the same reasons. The communication evolution infographic showcases exactly how we have changed our medium of communication. Some say that the radio is dying, but it seems to me that it has been one the biggest impacts of communication thus far. Although we constantly get new technology implying it is better than the last device, I still think a face-to-face conversation means much more than texting or video chatting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the development of wearable technology for communication purposes, providing convenient and instantaneous connections. - **Mobile Communication:** The evolution of mobile phones has provided disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to create new communication platforms and services. - **Radio Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in the revitalization of radio communication to meet the changing needs and preferences of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can leverage these communication evolution trends to create new products, services, and solutions for consumers. - **Technology Manufacturing:** The technology manufacturing industry has the opportunity to develop and produce innovative wearable devices and mobile communication devices. - **Broadcasting:** The broadcasting industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating radio communication into modern communication platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mindful Communication Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-communicator.md) - [Retro Messaging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pippo.md) - [Hands-Free Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milo.md) - [Voice-First Web Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexacom.md) - [Connected Off-Grid Walkie-Talkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lito-walkietalkie.md) - [Miniature Haptic Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onecoms-fintin-v1.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans.md) - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md)