As the end of the year draws near, its time to take the wrap off our crystal ball and see how the phone industry will take shape in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Some are quite obvious; consumers will review the market situation and take well-thought out plan of actions. Smartphones will continue to erode the market share of feature phones and the use of these powerful, versatile devices will continue to grow. Smart gadgets have become much more ubiquitous and they are already indispensable.
It is still rather arguable what makes a phone smart, some say that it is the ability to install third-party apps, manipulate hardware configuration and access the Internet. Other experts say that smart devices are all about data usages. They know how to record our email, where we are supposed to be at 10.00 AM and who our friends are. Our devices are smart because they know things not because they do things.
Smartphones that get stolen or lost may expose us to all sorts of problems. A stolen smartphone is no fun, but stolen personal data can be far more disruptive. Smartphones in 2014, 2015 and 2016 will still behave similarly and its a good idea to take a look to upcoming phones that will hit the shelves.
iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 will be a direct upgrade to the iPhone 5S, and like the iPhone 5C, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4S, it would be a solid upgrade in coming future. It will still share the same overall design, perhaps a slightly enhanced display. It may have the ultra-fast processor, which offers double the performance of the original. Other possible features are 13Mp camera or better and battery with larger capacity. If it eventually get new iOS update, users will get improved multitasking performance, better data sharing process, better maps service and revamped notification. It wont be 2014 most groundbreaking smartphone by any stretch, but it would be the finest iPhone model yet.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 will continue to feature a huge display, probably something similar with 5 inch 1080p display or maybe 2K display with the latest AMOLED technology. Based on recent rumors, it also seems to suffer from the same lack of new innovations, except if the future Samsung phones starts coming with bendable display.
Nokia plans to release many new phones in 2014 and 2015 including Lumia 730, Lumia 735, Lumia 830, Lumia 130 etc. Nokia next flagship, it would run Windows Phone 8+ Apollo Plus or perhaps, even Windows Phone 8.5. It would boast an impressive PureView rear camera and better processor. Thinner and faster than the current Lumia phones, it should be able to run demanding 3D games with incredible ease. Even with the Lumia latest phones, it is still unlikely for Nokia reassert its favorable status in the phone industry. However, the Finnish company can still ensure its survival by introducing some added values such as better integration with PCs running Windows 8 OS. On the other hand, Sony could have a plan to release 6 inch superphone and LGs G3 Stylus, LG L Bello and LG L Fino will deliver features worthy of high-end specifications.
Samsung’s keeps the rumor mills busy with its upcoming devices. New reports say that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may be based on metal material and touts a new design. Samsung may be worried that its standard is no longer adequate after seeing how the HTC One with its metal-based structure received positive responses. Obviously,
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The Xperia ZR is one of Sony’s more interesting handset, which delivers more compact design and better resistance to elements compared to the current Xperia Z. Previously called the “Dogo”, the Xperia ZR comes with 4.6” 720p display, 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core or Snapdragon 600 processor, 13Mp rear-facing camera with Exmor RS, 2GB
Partnership with Google has give LG a huge for its smart devices business. The South Korean company worked with Google to bring us the Nexus 4, the fourth Nexus smartphone. This is the kind of thing that can help LG to catch up with its more successful competitors. Unfortunately, things didn’t go well as the
The Huawei Ascend W1 was an interesting Windows Phone handset, although it is still unable to tip the scales with its hardware features. And now, we hear a new rumor about the next model in the lineup, the Ascend W2. The phone is designed as a direct upgrade to the Ascend W2, with 4.3″ 720p
We have seen specs of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 leaked online for a few consecutive days and it appears the device will end up becoming the most powerful phablet in the market. Other than a significant jump in display size, it is hinted that the device will be powered by Samsung’s homegrown Exynos 5 Octa
While many of us have been expecting for the Lenovo IdeaPhone K900, another device appears unexpectedly in the Lenovo event. The Lenovo P780 appears to be a direct follow-up to the earlier P770 and its availability is confirmed only in China. It also has the distinction of being endorsed by an NBA star, Kobe Bryant.
Considering how large current smartphones can be, the normal placement of Android button below the display may no longer be considered as appropriate. Some argue that the button should be placed on the sides, but this could pose problems for left-handed people and on ultra-slim devices. A new sketch of the LG Optimus G2 reveals
Samsung has recently published the GT-I9190 in its official website without much fanfare. The model number is also the moniker for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, which is a direct successor to the Galaxy S3 Mini or GT-I8190. The phone has decent specs for a mid-range device with 4.3” qHD display, Exynos 5120 dual-core processor,
Jolla was founded by a number of Nokia’s former top level employees and it’s known for its effort to deliver smartphone with a new open source software platform. It is reported recently that Jolla is preparing a big announcement next month, which may include the official unveiling of its first device. Pre-order may kick off
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