For years now the mobile phone manufacturers have been attempting to pack increasingly sophisticated and numerous technological functions into smaller and smaller handsets. Recent years have seen the addition of functions such as Bluetooth, MP3 players and GPRS become standard features of our mobile phones.
Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia and LG and other major manufacturers of mobile handsets are constantly innovating and periodically herald the arrival of the ‘next generation’ of mobile phones. The next generation is underpinned by technological features and functions that become the norm within handsets and are fervently consumed by the public whilst the mobile phone companies hibernate for the following months seeking to unearth the next batch of technologies for the generation to come. So with the rapid development that we have seen in the mobile industry to date, what can we expect to see in the ‘next generation’ of handsets that will form the latest mobile phones and how they will differ from the current batch of phones available from mobile phone stores and online retailers.
A good place to keep up to date with the rumours emanating from mobile phone manufacturers is, of course, the online tech blogs and news sites. Recent rumours doing the rounds are that a refined version of Google Mobile Maps is being developed for integration into handsets. Google won’t be charging for the technology but mobile networks may charge a fee fort the technology. Google Mobile Maps is downloaded via the phones web browser and provides up to date directions and traffic information to your mobile. The keypad on the phone can be used to move the area of the map allowing you to plot journeys and identify traffic problems en-route. The ‘get directions’ function allows you to plot start and end points for a journey, essentially allowing your mobile phone to act as a GPS system.
Gaming is high on the agenda for mobile phone manufacturers and much work is being done to increase the functionality and playability of mobile phones to accommodate better gaming. Game developers, Square-Enix are currently developing Final Fantasy 13 for PS3 but are also developing an separate version of the game, Final Fantasy Agito, for use on mobile phones – just one example of a number of sophisticated gaming developments for mobile phones.
Increased functionality drives the mobile phone industry and this looks no different with the forthcoming generation of mobile phones. Also riding high on the agenda of mobile phone manufacturers is security, with features such as fingerprint and voice recognition technologies currently being tested.
Whatever happens – we’ll find out in 6 to 9 months just what we can do with our new mobile phone.
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Technology Based Features Dominate the Latest Mobile Phone Handsets
December 28th, 2009Trends in Next Generation Mobile Communications
November 20th, 2009
Latest mobile phones are offering hybrid communication facilities. It is a mixture of compactness with the ability to carry varied technologies. Mobile communication trends are increasingly converging computing and wireless abilities providing a one-stop solution for your needs. While the mobile technology was known for its calling capability it will also avail other technologies to provide enhanced communication performance.
Most mobile phone users across the globe are dependent on the GSM mobile (Global System for Mobile communications) network rather than CDMA mobile (Code division Multiple Access) network; this will pave the way for wireless communication other than calling facility. Services like e-mailing facility, instant messaging, video calling and multi-media messaging are pricey to use as the providers charge a substantial sum for availing these non-voice based mobile commuting services. But providers in near future will reduce the cost of their services, as it will be replaced by advertiser’s revenue.
The gap between mobile phones and laptops in shrinking and the hand held computers are being replaced by smart phones. There are a host of companies creating a niche in the smart phone arena like Blackberry, HTC, Dopod etc. Mobile stores across the world are banking on greater scientific advancements and more convergent technologies into the mobile phone.
The power of Wi-Fi connection is seamlessly the one recognized by all. Wi-Fi hot spots are popping up almost everywhere and even in India these hot spots are being planned with full zeal. Mobile phones are carrying Wi-Fi connectivity and soon this will spread to most phones. This will zero down the internet connectivity cost and one can connect to the endless possibilities the internet offers. Watching live television on your mobile phone is already made possible and this will only expand in the future.
GPS (Global Positioning System) is the one communication technology highly talked about. While it not be of use for many but it is certainly an added feature that can come in handy. It is a boon for the frequent travelers. Compiling features like FM and music player into the mobile phone is offering varied entertainment options for the user. This reduces the necessity of carrying multiple gadgets for different purposes. latest mobile phones also feature document readers and are also accompanied by large display screens for easy viewing and navigation. These features add up to make the mobile phone a convergent of varied mediums of communication.
By: Pooja Lapasia