We have become a society that demands the most technologically advanced equipment, and cell phones are no exception. That’s why the cell phone industry is changing so quickly. Today’s phones are pretty awesome with lots of bells and whistles, but wait, cell phones of the future are like something out of a science fiction movie. Who would have dreamed that we would get so far in such a short time?
Tomorrow’s cell phones are so compact you’ll need a pager to know where you left them. Today’s phones are incredibly small, but they’re going to get even smaller. You will be able to buy a cell phone watch and all you will have is a headset to talk. Of course, everything will be voice activated. Phones that are simply a small screen with wireless headsets are also on the horizon.
The cellular market believes that if the price is right, old dial-up systems will be scrapped and cell phones will be used for home and mobile communications. That’s why one company is in the process of developing a full-size, highly futuristic phone that will connect to your cell phone. Perfect for those long conversations at home.
I know you’re thinking, well, that’s cool, but it’s not that far. But wait! There is more good news.
Your cell phone will be your garage door opener and your universal remote for your TV. Yes, that is correct! Sort of like a shopping stop. It will also work as a remote car start on newer vehicles equipped with the technology. So let’s see. You’ll be able to turn on the TV for your morning update, start your car to warm up in the dead of winter, and then drive to work, all the while talking to your friend. That’s pretty impressive!
Wait! Just when you thought there couldn’t be anything else, there is! Their cell phones will be equipped with an MP3 player, a DVD player and a mini game machine. Everything at your fingertips. So when your dashboard breaks at work or you’re waiting for an appointment, you’ll have a complete entertainment system at your fingertips.
Today, most cell phones come equipped with a digital camera. Remember all the oohs and aahs when that technology hits the market. Well, it’s going to get better, you’ll have a real video camera built into your phone, which will be good for 10 to 20 minutes of record time.
Wait, there’s more! Mobile phones will be able to read RFID tags, which are cheap disposable tags that contain information about a product. In the future, all items in a store will contain these tags, and your phone will have a built-in RFID reader so you can quickly access product information. It seems that the day a live person helps you might become a thing of the past.
There is even talk that these devices could make payments a thing of the past. Of course, that would mean that we have also become a cashless society. I know we’re almost there. I would scan an item in the store, then press a button to purchase it. Say goodbye to long checkout lines.
But wait, they want to go one step further! Your cell phones will act as your wallet for electronic-style payments. You will be able to access your bank accounts and credit cards at the touch of a button.
We currently have email and some limited web features available on our cell phones, but that’s all going to change! Your cell phone is about to become the smallest computer ever built. I’ll let you do everything you can do at your desk, with the benefit of mobility.
The list goes on and on. The creative juices of the cellular industry are flowing fast. With wireless systems like bluetooth on the market, the floodgates have been opened. You are going to see cell technology beyond your wildest dreams. Get ready for the twilight zone.