Infor Tech

Introduction

Current research indicates that only one in five Americans possess a Smart phone. However, smart phones will be the single most vital digital device owned by people in the next five years. According to forecast by various research firms, about one billion people will possess Smart phones in the year 2015 (Brazell. et. al. 2005). This is because they will have many features that facilitate information access, communication, business execution and physical location of individuals. It is thus evident that smart phones will impact the lives of many not only because of their crucial features, but also due to their computing capabilities. Smart phones will be ubiquitous in the next few years due to their digital capabilities such as messaging, e-mail and voice communication. The sale of Smart phone is already on the rise thus indicating how they are taking over the lives of many. If the prediction and forecast pass, Smart phones will reshape the technology world making it quite different.

The implications

Today, smart phones are capable of performing various computing tasks thus indicating how they have developed into computing platforms. Some of the computing tasks supported by smart phones are digital cameras, wireless access of the internet and messaging (Snyder, 2009). In addition, they allow voice communication and e-mail thus centering the lives of many individuals. The capability of smart phones in allowing internet access, the view of video clips, as well as playing of music and games will make them exceedingly vital in the next few years. With the increase in such features, smart phones will be acutely vital in business and entertainment to many people in the next few years. The portability of smart phones and their features will make them the best digital device choice for many business persons. This is because the increasing technological advancement calls for adoption of advanced technology in carrying out basic duties and tasks.

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