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Smartphone Advacement Charts

The Your Next Device Infographic Predicts the Future of Mobile Tech

— May 6, 2012 — Tech
The Your Next Device infographic delves into the future of connected consumer products and explores what designs and features will be popping up in the next generation of cell phones.

Designed by Symphony Teleca, the chart notes that smartphone sales far outnumber that of Personal Computers and that sales are poised to reach one billion by the year 2015.

With everyone so dependent on their phones to meet everyday needs, the company predicts that technology will advance far beyond the touchscreen to make accessing information easier and more intuitive. The incorporation of eye-tracking sensors, movement and gesture based activation and voice powered operation may be the next stages in development.

App performance will also presumably receive an overhaul and the inclusion of more advanced 3-D technology and face recognition software will enhance the user experience to all new levels.
Trend Themes
1. Advanced Eye-tracking Sensors - Incorporating eye-tracking sensors into smartphones could revolutionize how users access information and interact with their devices.
2. Movement and Gesture Based Activation - Developing smartphones with movement and gesture based activation can create a more intuitive and seamless user experience.
3. Voice Powered Operation - Implementing voice powered operation in smartphones can allow for hands-free control and convenient access to information.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can leverage these advancements in smartphone technology to improve the overall user experience and create innovative new products.
2. Mobile App Development - The mobile app development industry can explore new possibilities and create apps that fully utilize the advanced features of smartphones like eye-tracking sensors, movement and gesture based activation, and voice powered operation.
3. Artificial Intelligence - The artificial intelligence industry can play a significant role in developing and improving the capabilities of these advanced smartphone technologies, such as enhancing voice recognition and integrating AI assistants.
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