In this post, lets look at current concepts and prototypes peek at which devices we will be drooling over in the not too distant future.
Pocket Technologies
Touchscreens will go a long way on portable devices, as the technology is getting increasingly cheaper. The keypad might be replaced even on lower-end candy bars, and the back surface of the device is an untapped area for further interfacing. This will allow for versatile devices for a wide spectrum of activities, from gaming to communication. Modularity may be another trend, with gaming pads or high quality video recorder plug-ins available for your hardware. The processing power will soon reach that of desktops in the beginning of the millennium, and being online won't be a problem at all. If all you want is a functional mobile phone, you may get it as a ring, an earpiece, a bracelet, or even a disposable one where the sim, circuitry, and buttons are all printed on in vending machines.
