10 Things, Mobile Phones Will Do In 10 Years
Sunday, November 03, 2013
1. Mobile phone - A complete wallet
A new technology standard called "near-field communications," or NFC, will turn cell phones into credit or debit cards. A chip is embedded in a phone that allows you to make a payment by using a touch-sensitive interface or by bringing the phone within a few centimeters of an NFC reader. Your credit card account or bank account is charged accordingly.
2. The World Wide Web in your pocket
Today many smart phones already provide full HTML browsers. Nokia's latest N-series and E-series phones, which run Opera browsers for the Symbian operating system, are among the most advanced. In the future, these mobile HTML browsers will make their way onto even the most basic phones.
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3. Location, location, location
Due to a Federal Communications Commission mandate that requires operators to locate people when they dial 911 in an emergency, a large number of mobile phones sold in the United States already have integrated GPS (global positioning system) chips. While these chips are used by some mobile operators to pinpoint users' locations when they're in danger, they can also be used to support a variety of location-related services.
4. Search goes mobile
Mobile search will become a standard feature on all handsets over the next three years. Most phones will likely have search built into their main screens, with a search icon prominently featured next to the time and the icons depicting battery and signal strength. Some phones will actually have a search button on the keypad or protruding from the case .While the big guys--Google and Yahoo--will certainly have a presence on mobile devices, "white label" services, such as one available from JumpTap, will also be popular because they allow carriers to brand the service as their own.
5. TV on the go-go
Mobile TV in all its forms is expected to explode in the next few years. IMS Research forecasts that by 2011 there will be more than 30 million mobile TV subscribers in the United States. The firm also predicts that almost 70 million handsets capable of receiving mobile TV will be shipped in the U.S. in 2011.
Consumers will have access to a wide range of TV possibilities on their phones, from original and professionally produced content to repurposed clips to live broadcasts and user-generated clips. Experts believe there will be a spike in mobile TV usage in 2008 when the Summer Olympics in Beijing are scheduled to take place.
6. Simplified surfing
Ever notice how many clicks it takes to find the one thing you're looking for on your phone? It's worse than counting how many clicks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop. But handset makers and mobile operators are hard at work trying to make phones easier to navigate and simpler to use. You can easily access, browse and explore latest mobile softwares & games with your mobile phone, whenever and wherever you are. These software belong to various categories of productivity, Business and professional, Travel, Lifestyle and many more.
7. Brainier radios
Many phones today are equipped with dual radios that let subscribers roam on differently configured cellular networks throughout the world, but in the next few years handset makers will also embed Wi-Fi technology into phones, allowing customers to use the devices in any Wi-Fi network hot spot.
8. Your very own cell tower
Does your cell phone get bad reception inside your house, but works just fine when you stand on your porch? Mobile operators may soon ask you to help them improve cellular coverage in your home or office with small Wi-Fi-like routers that boost cellular signals.
These routers create what are called femto cells, or small personal cellular sites. And they could help solve a major problem for cellular operators who have trouble covering less-populated regions or have difficulty reaching users indoors.
9. Picture perfect
One of the most dramatic changes in cell phone technology over the past decade has been the emergence of the camera phone. Today roughly 41 percent of American households own a camera phone. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to buy a phone today that doesn't have a camera. By 2010 more than 1 billion mobile phones in the world will ship with an embedded camera, up from the 589 million camera phones that are expected to be sold in 2007, according to market research firm Gartner.
10. Mad for mobile music
There's no question that mobile music is hot and will continue to grow in popularity. Mobile phone users around the globe are expected to spend $32.2 billion on music for their handsets by 2010, up from $13.7 billion in 2007, according to Gartner.
This content category includes everything from basic ring tones, "real tones" (uncompressed, digital representations of analog signals), and ring-back tones to more sophisticated full-track downloads. Music in all its incarnations is the second-most popular mobile data service, behind short message service (SMS), in terms of use and revenue.
By Sara Shaukat
Labels: Mobile Phones, Phone
What's in a Prefix?
Friday, November 28, 2008
A phone number is not merely a random collection of numbers. There was a lot of thought put into how these numbers should be formatted when the area code system was put in place back in the 1940s. You probably know that your area code signifies what state or region of a state in which you live - and that it can tell you the same information about any other phone number that you see. When thinking about these phone numbers, you should also know a little about prefixes.
The prefix of the phone number tells you the name of a city, part of a city, or town. This prefix comes directly after the area code in a set of phone digits. In larger areas, cities need to have many more than just one prefix. If you search for information on a phone number, you can always look at the area code and then search for the prefix within that code. That alone can tell you what you need, but not always.
Some areas use prefixes in different ways. Some areas have a pool of prefixes that they randomly assign to numbers. These can be used for landline phones, cellular phones, or fax and Internet lines. That means you will not know from what type of phone a number comes if that is the case. On the other hand, some save certain prefixes for cellular numbers, but that is something you may not know unless the number is local.
There are probably a few prefixes of which most people are aware. One would be the 555 prefix. This is normally not used in most area codes, though there are some exceptions. It is generally used for information in most codes (555-1212), but otherwise left unused because the 555 is used in movies and television. This saves people from getting thousands of calls because their number was inadvertently put into a movie or other entertainment production.
When you want to know more about a phone number calling you or someone that you love, you can find more help through the Internet. You can search out a area prefix through any area code to see from which city a call comes. When you have that information, you may very well have what you need to identify the caller.
Jeremiah Johnson is a freelance writer specializing in writing about the Telecommunications industry. You can check out his latest project at http://areacodefacts.com/
Labels: Area, City, Code, Collection, Information, Internet, Jeremiah Johnson, Phone, Prefix, State
Sprint Nextel’s Upstage goes down to $100
Friday, April 27, 2007
Sprint Nextel Corp. is upstaging with the Upstage.Perhaps taking advantage of a lull in pricing changes by its larger rivals, Sprint Nextel this week slashed its price on the latest and greatest from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; the Upstage music phone, a Sprint Nextel bar-style, music phone exclusive, dropped to $100 from $150 on the carrier’s Web site.
The carrier released the phone just a few weeks ago during the CTIA Wireless 2007 trade show in Orlando, Fla.
Coupled with Sprint Nextel’s decision to lower the price for downloadable music tracks from $2.50 to 99 cents, the carrier likely is looking for attention from consumers to gain traction against its rivals’ momentum.
Sprint Nextel also dropped the Samsung M610 to $130 from $150, if only to keep the Upstage from upstaging its own brethren. The carrier dropped the price on the Research In Motion Ltd. BlackBerry 8703e to $150 from $200.
Cingular and Verizon Wireless both took the week off from handset pricing changes.
Samsung's SGH-i400 goes Symbian S60
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Symbian is back in the news this morning after another night of promiscuity. Having been spotted shacking-up with with LG and Google just yesterday, the Nokia bedfellow was just outed with this cutie, Samsung's new SGH-i400 smartphone. It's not the first Samsung S60 slider we've seen, nor will it be the last. In addition to some pretty bold "symbian OS" branding in the upper-right corner, the i400 brings a regular ol' 2 megapixel camera, dedicated MP3 key, stereo speakers, A2DP Bluetooth, MicroSD expansion, and support for full web browsing on its 2.3-inch "wide display." No word on a 3G radio here so we'll have to assume the worst (tri-band GSM/EDGE). We do know that it'll make its debut in Russia in July and then "other European countries" shortly thereafter.engadgetmobile
Prepaid Calling Cards - Convenient Way to Communicate
Friday, April 20, 2007
All of us need to communicate. It is the way of expressing our ideas, thoughts, feelings and opinions.
Communication is very important in our daily lives. It is the process of exchanging information of two individuals by common symbols or behavior. There are heap of ways to communicate with others.
If you travel a lot because it is part of your work, or you live far from family and friends, or you are studying in a far place, you definitely need to communicate and keep in touch with your loved ones and friends. There are plenty of ways you can do just to keep in touch; you can send email, if you have plenty of time you can chat with them, but it would be better to hear their voices.
Prepaid calling cards are helpful in communicating with family and friends. Definitely, nothing beat hearing their voices and to talk to them.
Using prepaid calling card is the most convenient way to communicate with others. As someone who travels a lot, you will be so grateful that there are prepaid calling cards in the market that can help you communicate with your loved ones and friends.
There are plenty of prepaid calling cards and each prepaid calling card has different features. So if you are going to purchase prepaid calling card, better to know each features first in order for you to come up with the right prepaid calling card that will suit your needs.
Each prepaid calling card has different prices and services, so comparing each is helpful so to find the best one for you. Yes, prepaid calling card can help you save a lot of money. You can purchase prepaid calling card for local use only, so you can make calls within the country only. If you have family and friends abroad, so you can purchase international prepaid calling card that can allow you to call abroad.
In using prepaid calling card you can save money since prepaid calling card have cheaper rates compared with post line.
You can call your loved ones and friends any time of the day and anywhere you are, so prepaid calling cards are truly convenient to use. As long as you have your prepaid calling card with you, you can make calls by dialing your PIN and the number of your loved ones.
But there are prepaid calling cards that do not require PIN, so if you find dialing PIN hassle with you, you can search for prepaid calling card that do not have PIN, so you can directly make a call without the hassle of dialing a PIN.
In choosing prepaid calling card, you have to gain information first and weigh each features and services, then choose the one that fit your needs. As a piece of advice, in choosing prepaid calling card, you have to consider the assistance that they can give you. The prepaid calling card company should have good customer service, so in case you will have any questions or problems regarding your prepaid calling card, you can easily have someone to assist you. Also remember that prepaid calling card has expiration date, so use your card properly and wisely.
Labels: Phone, Phone Cards
Understanding A Phone Conference Call Service
Saturday, April 07, 2007
However, today the availability of utilizing a phone conference call service is readily available. This is due to the inclusion of other telecommunication services and a significant change in technology. This change in technology includes the use of the internet, fiber optic cabling, switching equipment, etc. Not only has this new technology allowed for the use of conducting a phone conference call, but has made the service more affordable.
In addition to the phone conference call being a more available and affordable there are options to the consumer in accessing these services. Two of those particular services include the use of an on-demand phone conference call service and an operator facilitated phone conference call option.
On Demand Conference Call
The on-demand phone conference call option is not only the most convenient, but, generally the most affordable option when initiating a phone conference call. The provider of a phone conferencing service often offers a number of plans to their customers. Utilizing the phone conferencing call system is as easy as dialing the toll-free number that is provided by the conference call provider. Once that number has been dialed a recorded message invites the caller to enter their conference ID number followed by the pound sign. This simple process allows the caller to gain access to the phone conference call.
There are a number of plans that are offered by the business that provides this service. These plans can include a flat fee which means that the conferencing service can be accessed and utilized as much as possible during the billing cycle. This particular option is most useful to those individuals or companies that initiate conference calls on a regular basis. A simple cost analysis will show whether participating in a flat rate service or paying per minute is the most economical means of utilizing their phone conference call service.
The other option associated with the on-demand phone conference call service is that of being billed by the service provider for each minute that the conference line is accessed. The monthly billing is calculated by charging the customer for each minute used at the agreed-upon rate per minute.
Operator Assisted Phone Conference Call
This particular type of phone conference call utilizes the assistance of a professional operator. This higher costing plan utilizes the talents of a professional operator which may include their facilitating the conference call, introduction of conference attendees, facilitating a question and answer period, etc.. In addition, through the assistance of the operator, recordings of the conference can be captured as well as any follow-up calling that needs to be accomplished with the conference attendees.
