Smartphones are one of the most useful electronic devices for everyone, it has changed our lives in many ways. It helps us to stay connected, entertain us, and make our work easy to do. For the last few years, smartphones have become more powerful.
There was a time when people were wondering about the computers, they used to think how possible it is for a small device to perform complex calculations easily and send a mail thousands of kilometers away.
But now, there is nothing to wonder about sending a big size media file or even talking with someone over a video call because everyone is using a smartphone and using such features in day-to-day life.
Well, in this article, we will explore the trends and technologies that will shape the future of smartphones. And believe me, it’s going to be even more powerful. Maybe in a few decades if a super computer gets launched in the form of a smartphone, people will no longer wonder.
Foldable and Rollable Displays
If you love to stay up to date with the tech news, then you should know companies like Samsung and Oppo have already launched the foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and the Oppo Find N.
If you are a big screen lover or due to any professional reasons you need a big screen device like a tablet or a laptop, but the problem is that carrying such a big screen tablet or laptop with you is not easy. So, the foldable smartphones are the solution to your problem.
And if we talk about the rollable smartphones, then now it is also available in the market. For now, it doesn’t look like it’s very useful, but yes, for some people it might be useful, it takes a bit less space than the normal smartphones.
In the future, we will see many improvements and these technologies will change the way we use smartphones.
AI-Powered Smartphones
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already playing a big role in modern smartphones by introducing the voice assistants, improving the camera quality, and even battery life. But in the future, AI will play an even bigger role in our smartphones.
- AI Cameras: AI will be used in smartphones to capture better photos by giving some real-time commands while capturing it. Like, command for lighting conditions and zooming. For example, we will say focus on the nose and you can guess the result.
- Smart Assistants: Siri and Google Assistant will become more powerful and of course better too. Maybe, they will be working like Jarvis (AI in Iron Man Movie Series).
- Automated Features: In the future, AI will allow smartphones to perform the tasks automatically.
Advancements in Battery and Charging Technology
We all don’t want our phone battery to get low. Isn’t it? We can’t use it when the battery gets low or dead, we have to plug it in for charging, and leave it for hours.
But nowadays, not all smartphones, but some support fast charging. Although it’s not as fast as we want, so there is a scope for improvement.
So the fast charging is not enough, we need something ultra. Right?
- Ultra-Fast Charging: Mobile companies are working on charging technologies that will allow the future smartphones to fully charge in a few minutes.
- Solar Charging: This is another technology phone companies are working on. Some smart will come with built-in solar panels. These phones will not require a charger and a charging point.
- Graphene Batteries: In current smartphones, lithium-ion batteries are used, but companies are trying to use Graphene Batteries in upcoming smartphones, which charge faster and last longer.
6G and the Future of Connectivity
5G Network and the 5G smartphones are already available and we are using it, but the experts are now working on 6G technology.
6G technology will be faster and will give the best internet browsing and downloading experience ever.
- Faster Upload and Download Speed: In the era of 5G, users are still unable to enjoy 8K videos by streaming online without buffering. 6G will allow users to watch 8K videos without buffering, and users will also be able to download files in seconds.
- Real-Time holographic Calls: Holographic video calls feel like real-life interaction. With 6G technology, users will be able to do holographic video calls.
- Streamless IoT Integration: Due to the faster speed, the 6G technology will improve the connection between the smartphones and other smart devices.
Under Display Cameras and Biometric
Smartphone companies are working on removing the holes for the front camera, and if we talk about the biometric, it’s already placed in the display in some smartphones.
The upcoming smartphones will include under-display cameras for a better user experience.
We can guess the security features will also be improved with advanced biometric features:
- Retina Scans: Some smartphones will improve the phone security by introducing the retina scan for unlocking the device.
- Vein Mapping: For the ultra-secure authentication, in smartphones, the user’s vein will be scanned for the authentication.
More Powerful Processors
With the generations, smartphones are getting more powerful and efficient. It is the era of AI, so the future processors will be designed for handling the AI tasks in a better way.
Holographic and 3D Projection Displays
Holographic and 3D projection are the most futuristic developments in smartphones. It’s being predicted that the future smartphones will be able to project 3D images into the air without using any external screen or glasses.
Brain Computer Interface (BCI)
The BCI (Brain Computer Interface) technology is in its early stage, but it is one of the biggest revolutions in the field of technology and smartphones. The BCI could change the way we use smartphones in the future.
Once this technology is completely developed and ready to use, then-
- Users will be able to use their smartphones without touching them. Yes, smartphones will be controlled using thoughts.
- Users with disabilities will be able to use BCI supported smartphones for communication and control.
Conclusion
The future smartphones may be beyond the imagination. We can get many unbelievable features in the upcoming smartphone, like foldable display (already available in some smartphones), brain computer interfaces, holographic projections, and many more.
What’s your thought on it? Do you think a Brain Computer Interface is possible in the future smartphones? Please let us know using the comment box.