If you are a regular reader of this blog you’ve no doubt noticed the rise in posts regarding mobile technologies. Well at least in the newfeeds I read that seems to be happening a lot these days. Here is my prediction – the desktop computer as we know it is on the way out. And laptops as simply a desktop replacement are on the way out too, although probably have a few more years. The functions of the desktop will split between mobile devices like phones and subnotebooks, smart internet devices like Tivo/Apple TV, and virtual desktops for running traditional applications that can be accessed from these devices. Maybe you’ll still have some type of keyboard/monitor unit on your desk at work, but it too will be running the virtual desktop.
Trends to watch over the next year? Mobile User Interfaces, dominated by iPhones Apps, mobile web application services and location awareness.
Gartner Reveals Eight Mobile Technologies to Watch in 2009 and 2010
Organizations should expect more user demands for support of specific device models driven by interface preferences. Companies should also expect consumer interfaces to drive new expectations of application behavior and performance. Better interfaces will make the mobile Web more accessible on small devices, and will be a better channel to customers and employees.
Inside the GPS Revolution: 10 Applications That Make the Most of Location
Inside the GPS revolution it’s more than maps and driving directions: location-aware phones and apps now deliver the hidden information that lets users make connections and interact with the world in ways they never imagined. The future is here and it’s in your pocket.
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