Five Great Mobile Technologies Which You Should Know About

Cell phones have been around for years now, but the way they operate has changed little over time. They were limited to running on a strict carrier contract basis — There were simply no other options. Until the Wi-Fi phone came along.

• A Wi-Fi phone lets you make a VOIP call without using a computer. Yes, phone owners may still have a carrier, but now the phones can connect to Wi-Fi networks located in the home or office. This eliminates the chore of having to count minutes and the worry about extra charges. In some cases, the phones operate strictly on Wi-Fi VOIP networks, doing away with the traditional carrier entirely.

2. Mobile Augmented Reality

While this device isn’t yet a reality, it might not be too much longer before it does
materialize, so don’t write it off as science fiction. In theory, what it will be is an “all-in-one” portable device, which will provide all of your communication and entertainment needs. It will completely transform the field of mobile technology as we know it.

• Once fully developed and functioning this technology will tie tie together the Internet, accelerometers and GPS to superimpose digital information on the real world. For example, if you travel to a city you’ve never been to before and come across a certain building you want to learn more about, just aim your phone at the building and it will tell you anything you need to know, from the history of its construction to visiting hours, etc.

3. Open Source Cell Phones

Once again we’re talking about a device that doesn’t exist yet, but could be in use some time soon. This is a mobile phone which could provide the same services that today’s phones do, but at a fraction of the cost. There is a great deal of work being done to create software which can be used on any cell phone. The advantages would be amazing, including better features, compatibility and lower costs by having more market options to buy and use a phone.