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If present models already look too complicated, get ready, because the revolution is coming!
Today it would be funny to see a friend of yours asking "So what can your phone do? Mine only phones". The handheld that previously aimed to facilitate communication soon became an entertainment station still fitting into the pockets of their owners.
In fact, the idea of pocket-size mobile is quite recent, given to the size of the first models that entered the world market. No wonder they carried the affectionate nickname "bricks".
The truth is that the technological breakthrough of the last decade was amazing. In addition to reduction in size and weight of a device it got new functions of photography, video, location (GPS), call recognition and more. Robust operating systems, like Windows on portable version, are already the reality.
Today things are already advanced, so is there still place for innovation and new technologies beyond the simple reduction in size? The answer is "yes" and even the developers have already given us clues to their next projects. Check out some of the major revolutions that should mark the next year!
Spare resources: finally, palmtop computers
For working with images and typing there's no denying that the notebooks are (and will probably remain for a long time) the best equipment on the market. They are not really portable (though they should be getting thinner) but are comfortable and provide good accessibility.
However, the natural tendency is that all these technologies lap computers have, as they are being reduced to smaller sizes, will fit in the palm of your hand. That's right, and your phone will have a processor, memory, disk space and cash equivalents, maintaining similar proportions.
No buttons, only gestures
Keypads are really convenient if you want an accurate feeling that a button was actually pressed. But they occupy a large part of the surface, which could be used for many other things, such as the reproduction of images and video in high definition and widescreen format.
Thus, everything points to the exclusive use of touch screens, a wave that gained strength with the iPhone and today has many other models in the market such as the G-Phone and the Omnia from Samsung.
To see what the touch screens are capable of check out the video below with the demonstration of the "Achieve", an innovative project from Nokia that promises great connectivity and convenience.
The interfaces are being redesigned for not only stylus touch, but also for finger gestures. With a few more years of development, these screens and the structures of the cell have to pass through another stage of its evolution change in construction so that mobiles are completely foldable and flexible.
Total transformation: a function for all needs
The cars in the movie "Transformers" by Michael Bay become true engines of destruction. In the world of mobile phones transformations are also inevitable, especially with flexible displays, but the utilities will be more varied and simple.
Want to get a ballad? Fold it and use it as a bracelet. For day to day use just hold the phone to put it into a pocket. If you want a watch or alarm clock, just shape it accordingly. When a connection is made, the device automatically takes the position of a semi-arch.
Following this idea Nokia has developed a prototype 888, a kind of strap with folding touch screen that covers the entire length of device. Besides doing all mentioned above, it still has an alarm function. The result is at least intriguing.
Another device of a similar concept, but a little more modest in its performance, is the Snake by BenQ Siemens. The idea is to use a foldable material that rolls up on the arm like a snake, hence the name.
No boundaries: Reprogramming dynamic interface
The usage of fabric over the entire surface allows each part of the machine to take a specific form or function. When you touch a specific point everything can turn into a photo album, a conventional keyboard or a quick access menu with icons for you to drag as desired. The possibilities are endless.
Witness the "Black Box" another concept from BenQ Siemens designed in 2006. Its a quite modern and lovely device. Its interface is completely reprogrammed according to the function accessed.
In the same vein we have more of a concept from Nokia - Aeon, which sometimes is considered to be a pure rumor, but already has demo versions around the world. Unlike previous examples it is split into two parts. Here are some pictures:
Stored in the wallet: Credit Card or a phone?
For those who do not want to host an overdose of technology, the bet is an extremely thin and light device. It has the size and the shape of a credit card. But unlike the current prototypes that rely on the call function only, in the future these "slim" models will be more useful as phones.
Imagine a machine that can make shots at high resolution, record schedules, synchronize data, recognize movements and moreover it can be stored anywhere on your wallet. Executives will love it!
Money? For what? Your balance is in your hands
With your phone capable of reading barcodes with its camera, accessing your bank account and carring out financial transactions, you will not need your credit cards. Here it may seem like nonsense, but in Japan is a reality.
People simply photograph the product codes and in a few moments you receive the bills to pay (or the price is automatically charged from your account). This is possible because all the data is already recorded in the unit.
But is it risky? No, quite the contrary. To fulfill the financial transaction the method of digital biometric reading is used. You can not even fake the data.
Energy to speak freely. Batteries become less polluting and more efficient
Another revolution of the cell operation is reaching a crucial point: the battery life. We currently use the lithium-ion technology, but there are numerous studies employing micro-fuel powered cells (such as hydrogen), ensuring the durability up to five times higher.
Another interesting study is the wireless transmission of electricity. What if your device is able to capture it? You don't need to plug a cable, even to the computer since communication will also be wireless.
Integrated into your body: Under your skin 24 hours a day
Electronic microchips and tattoos may seem strange to our ears today, but with the advancement of technology there is a great probability of integration of these devices (cell phones) in our own bodies.
With regard to this idea the changes will be tremendous. Some engeneeres point to the use of the devices on the wrist, where you'll have to take up the hand to the mouth to communicate. In this case the electronic ink technology would be used, acting as a display under your skin.
Other ideas are remind those shown in the war movies - devices directly connected to your ear. The reception and capture the audio signal could be realised even through the vibrations in your skull, so you will not need to install a microphone in your body.
How long there?
There is no way to tell for sure. Models with gesture recognition and full-function Notebooks are already becoming a reality with the launch of Windows 7, which is able to recognize taps on the screen. The smaller and smaller netbooks appear.
As to the other standards, more studies from the economic point of view are still needed, just to determine whether flexible displays will one day be beneficial for manufacturers and durable enough for consumers.
Still, I'm pretty sure that the phones will go well beyond the devices that we see in stores today. Integration with wireless networks and complete access to the internet are only the first step in this communicational revolution.