The power of the smartphone

in technology •  7 years ago 

We have had many technology advances over the past few year, and it seems that the smartphone is one that is really being adopted widely.

If you are my age, you will know that there was no television until, well recently in my opinion. There was things like faxes, dial telephones, and no cell phones, no computers and certainly no internet. We came a long way in the last 30-40 years.

Smartphones are becoming the heart of technology

During the past decade, more and more people are using smartphones and is outweighing Laptops, PC's and tablets as the preferred method of getting onto the internet.


Information courtesy of the Wave8 Report

Where do people use Smartphones as their primary device

Information courtesy of the Wave8 Report

An interesting graph of what people use which devices for


Information courtesy of the Wave8 Report

Smartphones are very handy devices. We always have it with us. Initially Cell phones, were only used to phone. The second stage of adoption was that we now always have a camera with us, which lead to people taking more pictures and videos, which was one of the things that lead us to the social internet.

What will the device of the choice of the future be ... as we are moving into the internet of value?

You can view the full report on the wave website

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I still can't imagine having only my smartphone and not having my laptop! Some people literally put their entire life on their phones!

Cool stats, I like your posts. Thanks

Smart phone is mini computer.

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

To give a answer to the question: "What will the device of the choice of the future be ?"

I think smart TV's and TV-boxes are something to keep a eye on as well. TV's are the biggest screen in most houses and can do many things. ( i'm working on porting Steemit apps to Android TV (and Android phones and tablets) it will bring more Steem to a variety of Android devices.)

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The only technology that could make the others obsolete is something like a augmented reality lens or glasses, then we maybe stop using the phones and TV and we would not need those devices any more.

Good point virtual reality may be the future.

I disagree since even cheap TV can become smart with TV Box or mini PC such as Raspberry PI. Unless smart TV become cheaper in few years later.

smartphone are becoming more smarter nowadays than a pc

Really, I did not know that. That is probably good though, only problem is it takes longer to type on a phone.

Wow, Indians using smartphones as their primary device. Didn't knew that. But I love my desktop more than any thing else!

I know what you mean, desktops appeal to me because they feel solid.

it's time to use the smartphone as much as possible to make a profit, or vice versa smartphone that will dredge the contents of our wallet for all the costs incurred.
Very super post, I upvote

i like the circular chart, a very good way to visualize the usages of each kind of devices.
smartphones are irreplacable because it is the device you carry around that is fully functional and helps you do almost every daily task. Wearbles could have the potential to replace smartphones, but the tech is not quite there yet

Is very nice that we can do anything , everywhere we are because of the smartphone... but i still like laptops , there are things that are faster to do on laptops like designs in photoshop, ilustrator or any other management :)

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I worry that something we rely on so heavily, is dependent on a few things that are beyond our control. You are absolutely right about our growing dependence.

Interesting read, thank you a lot!!

I do remember the days when I didn't even have a cellphone. Even now I can't really imagine to be without a device in my pocket, I don't want to miss the experience of the days without. Different ways of communication lead to a slower lifestyle compared to today and some deeper relation with the people around us.
Which is better, impossible to say because they are different times, but as I mentioned I'm glad I experienced both.

Nice sharing. Please help comment@hadimemories. Thanks

Nice post to see.

Sometimes i sit and imagine if there were no smartphones how would the world look like today? with new inventions coming up daily and without a device to carry on the assignment it will be so so weird.

Thanks for this. I also believe that social interaction and business is becoming more and more intertwined. Not that they haven't always been, but the link is becoming more explicit now.

very good post friends,

It is preety known that smartphones/tables/phablets will replace laptopts and PC's. Only "tech people" and gamers use PC and laptop.

I'm thinking of getting a good tablet.

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