It seems everyone has a mobile phone these days – they have become an incredibly common sight wherever you go. It is almost unbelievable that just a decade again mobile phones were a luxury. Back then they were huge bricks and not very convenient to carry. It makes you wonder what sort of advancements mobile phones will see in the coming decade and beyond.

Looks – The appearance of mobile phones seems to be what has changed the most. Every year newer features are added, making mobile phones more than just a phone. New technology has introduced touch screens, videos and internet capabilities. It is no jump to think that one day mobile phones will be integrated into clothing and let you carry your cell around with you no matter where you go. Voice recognition is also something that will help in the change of appearance in mobile phones since keypads probably will not be needed for much longer.

Battery Life – Battery life is a common complaint of mobile phone users. Our current phones run down more quickly than we would like. But the phones of tomorrow will have batteries that last for weeks. Phone chargers will be a thing of the past. You will only need to charge your phone wirelessly. Public places will be hotspots where users merely stand and re-charge their mobile phones in a just ten minutes or so. There will be no more, ‘I broke my phone charger’ or ‘I forgot to pack my phone charger’.

Entertainment – Right now you turn on your television and you can choose from hundreds of channels. Some cable companies offer thousands. The mobile phones of tomorrow will make these channels available on your phone as well. The phone’s capability to live stream will make watching television on your phone easy and pleasurable. Your phone will have the gaming capability of a Wii or an X-box. Your phone will serve as your personal music player with high quality speakers. In short, the mobile phones of tomorrow will be an entertainment mega-source.

Lifestyle – You just think you are dependent upon your mobile phone now. The phones of tomorrow will have so many useful features that you will soon wonder how you ever lived before they were developed. Traffic reports and alternative routes will be emailed to you on your phone. You will place your morning coffee and bagel order on your way to work. Picking it up will take no time at all because you will simply aim your phone at the reader and the money will come out of your account. You will preset your air conditioning and heating to come on and off based upon your arrival and departure times. Your phone will anticipate your grocery needs and weekly menus. It will create a shopping lists and budget for the week.

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