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December 05, 2008
The New Era
Don't hold your breath waiting for the fourth generation network. Instead, marvel in the future handsets for 3G phones. Manufacturers have yet to maximize the 3G network's capabilities and these future models will certainly impress. We will undoubtedly see rising standards and more advanced phones in 2009 and 2010. As companies expand the 3G network and indulge in all of its capabilities, the upcoming two years will offer some impressive phones. Look for more touchscreen models and faster Internet browsing. Even as common features provided by leading PDAs and touchscreen phones improve, new technologies will enable new features.
Two-way video conferencing will likely be a breakthrough feature in the next couple years. The quality of streamed videos continues to improve along with communication methods. Whether or not 3G phones will support this dream remains debatable, however. According to Forbes.com, future phones may double as remote controls, allowing us to control electronic devices such as microwaves, video game consoles, and sound systems. This means that we can heat up a quick meal and blast music without leaving the sofa. The downside might involve an increase in obesity due to laziness. Most impressive about this feature is that it may be touch-free, as the camera will detect and respond to hand motions. New phones will utilize solar energy, offering a method of reducing consumption in a time of energy crisis.
Look for companies such as Nokia and Sony to develop astounding models and compete with the likes of Apple and BlackBerry in coming years. The two manufacturers have invested heavily in research and development while hiring new engineers who will produce the newest technologies. Meanwhile, phones from Apple, BlackBerry, Google, and HTC are only going to improve in coming years as these manufacturers discover new ways to appeal to users. Their engineering teams are certainly capable of creating great advances.
We cannot pick exactly what the new era will bring us. However, we can rest assured that tomorrow's handsets will build on today's features, ensuring us that the upcoming years will give us plenty to talk about. In the meantime, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show of features.
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