Smartphone technology is racing ahead, so if you are contemplating an upgrade, there are many new apps that are becoming available to the mainstream user. The pace of development has far exceeded expectations, so keeping abreast of cutting-edge technology is paramount if one wishes to make an informed decision on smartphone purchases.
Tap to enter technology
When entering venues, paying has never been easier. Apple’s iBeacon micro-location technology has been met with enthusiasm, with more than twenty major league baseball stadiums ready to install this for the coming season. Tap to pay, smartphone apps will revolutionise the turnstiles at major events like music concerts and sporting events.
Wireless charging
Inductive wireless charging will make those annoying cables a thing of the past. Just put your device on the pad, which is connected to AC power, and it will charge at a rate much faster than the traditional, first hand, power charge. Quick charge facilities will expand the convenience aspects of smartphones, allowing a full charge in less than half the regular time.
Biometric security
Passwords will soon be a thing of the past, as fingerprint, optical, and voice recognition systems take over. The iPhone 5 used fingerprint technology to lock the device in 2014, and the big players like Samsung and LG are set to include Biometric security in their upcoming models. Make sure you find a good, online insurance company that can offer effective gadget cover.
Passpoint Wi-Fi
This new idea enables automatic search and log on for certain Wi-Fi connections, something that has always been both time consuming and complex. Soon we will be able to leave our home, and board an international flight without ever being offline.
IR Blasters / Remote controls
Developing the smartphone’s ability to integrate with other devices, IR blasting technology allows for smartphones to link up with devices such as TV’s and sound systems, taking over the role of remote control. Imagine having all your home appliances controlled by one smartphone!
Smart Lock Apps
Having to type in your PIN number every time you use your phone can become tedious, especially when in the safety of your own home. Smart Lock is an app that let’s you choose locations for safe use, the home or office for example.
Multi language translation
This has been around for a while now, but has always had bugs with voice recognition, and other variables. Soon you will be able to converse with someone who speaks a different language, in real time, making this a global application that enables all to communicate effectively. Voice recognition has finally reached a level where
language translation is not only possible, it actually works!
Of course there are many more innovative applications, to enhance the use of your smartphone, so check out the latest additions, before you commit to buying a new device. The versatility of smartphone technology is only matched by the variation in design and specification, enabling functions that one only dreamed about, until today that is.
