Smartphone technology is about to get a whole lot smarter in 2022, partly in response to the remote and hybrid working models that have evolved over the past two years and partly in response to the global explosion in social media usage, especially as participation in the metaverse takes off. So, if you’re planning on upgrading your mobile device this year, here’s what you have to look forward to in terms of smartphone technology in the new year.
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Supported by the rollout of 5G technology, which will provide a quantum leap in reliability and connectivity, new 5G enabled smartphones coming onto the market in 2022 will no doubt be delivering a host of innovative features that take advantage of these new connectivity features. This includes enhanced camera and video technology for users of platforms like Instagram, Tik Tok and Triller. The capacity to engage in social networks using virtual and augmented reality features will, in particular, be a key drawcard for the 18 to 35 market.
In addition to increased connectivity, evolving technologies like foldable smartphone devices, under-display cameras and flash chargers are fundamentally changing the way in which society innovates, collaborates and lives. So, for smartphone brands, it’s not just about making cutting-edge devices, it’s also about delivering integrated technologies that provide a seamless, natural and interactive experience for the user.
Smartphone manufacturers will continue to focus on essential technologies around interconnectivity, security, privacy and multimedia as well as the blow-your-hair-back innovations like new device concepts, flash charging, augmented reality, enhanced imaging, longer battery life and more.
One thing is for sure, 2022 is set to be an exciting year for smartphone innovation. Ushered in by the global rollout of 5G, major advances in AI and the warp-speed development of the Internet of Things (IoT), a whole new generation of smartphones is set to change our lives forever. What this space.
