Let's face it - many of us can't leave home without our trusty PDAs or personal digital assistants. They're so much a part of our existence that we feel something's missing if we don't have them with us. The reason is that we rely so much on all the features these devices offer that are so useful to both our personal and professional lives. And with the latest and more advanced technology, the PDA device of today can offer even more features than what it was originally designed to do.
So what new trends and developments can you expect with PDAs over the next year? Who knows what new features will appear in the near future, but no doubt it will be something we can't live without. This trend will seemingly continue onwards to the next year. Many people are starting to understand the importance and benefits of being able to go online on their mobile device. There will also be a trend towards PDAs that play video clips like those found on YouTube.
Perhaps the best example of a media-based mobile device is the iPhone. More and more people want to be able to watch videos, listen to music and browse their photos on their PDA. The popularity of social networking also makes consumers prefer smartphones that allow them to instantly update their profiles in these social networking sites. And if the demand today is any indication of trends for the future, third party applications will also become popular.
Is there anything left for people who just want a few simple functions in their PDA? There will still be basic models for people who just want the calendar and contact list, but choices in non-connected PDAs will become fewer and fewer.
Not only are smartphones appealing to consumers, but also to the telecom companies. This is because it provides them with more revenue-generating opportunities such as charging you for the phone plan, the bandwidth for video and audio downloads, and even on ads via mobile marketing.
Nevertheless, manufacturers will still produce PDAs equipped with only the essential and basic features. Firstly, not everyone will have a need for connectivity, and another reason is that not everyone can afford a media-based smartphone.
Actually, PDAs are moving towards more specialized abilities rather than trying to meet all needs. Some PDAs are entirely geared towards business applications, while others concentrate more on media and connectivity. This is good news for all of us, regardless of our needs and preferences, because this means that there's a model for everyone's varying needs.
Really, PDAs look like they'll continue to gain in popularity for the foreseeable future. New models might integrate media, entertainment and connectivity, but regardless a PDA will be almost an essential to help us function.
So what new trends and developments can you expect with PDAs over the next year? Who knows what new features will appear in the near future, but no doubt it will be something we can't live without. This trend will seemingly continue onwards to the next year. Many people are starting to understand the importance and benefits of being able to go online on their mobile device. There will also be a trend towards PDAs that play video clips like those found on YouTube.
Perhaps the best example of a media-based mobile device is the iPhone. More and more people want to be able to watch videos, listen to music and browse their photos on their PDA. The popularity of social networking also makes consumers prefer smartphones that allow them to instantly update their profiles in these social networking sites. And if the demand today is any indication of trends for the future, third party applications will also become popular.
Is there anything left for people who just want a few simple functions in their PDA? There will still be basic models for people who just want the calendar and contact list, but choices in non-connected PDAs will become fewer and fewer.
Not only are smartphones appealing to consumers, but also to the telecom companies. This is because it provides them with more revenue-generating opportunities such as charging you for the phone plan, the bandwidth for video and audio downloads, and even on ads via mobile marketing.
Nevertheless, manufacturers will still produce PDAs equipped with only the essential and basic features. Firstly, not everyone will have a need for connectivity, and another reason is that not everyone can afford a media-based smartphone.
Actually, PDAs are moving towards more specialized abilities rather than trying to meet all needs. Some PDAs are entirely geared towards business applications, while others concentrate more on media and connectivity. This is good news for all of us, regardless of our needs and preferences, because this means that there's a model for everyone's varying needs.
Really, PDAs look like they'll continue to gain in popularity for the foreseeable future. New models might integrate media, entertainment and connectivity, but regardless a PDA will be almost an essential to help us function.
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