How smart will the smart phone get?

[Dan]

Following the launch of the iPhone 5 and its widespread popularity with consumers, public opinion indicates the likes of Siri, is merely the tip of the iceberg in terms of what we expect of phones in 50 years time.

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[oldtimer]

Well yep it is the way to go the phone will become a electronic payer and receiver so people will be able to pay you by scanning your phone. Also switching the heating on 10 years ago was a waste of time but because energy bills are rising then it sounds a good idea for a couple thats on the go and because i do a lot of work for young professionals who want things done when it suits them I ask would it benefit you to turn your heating on whilst on the bus home and the reply was no its a gimmick as I switch the heating on when I get in as the room temp comes up quickly.

Now i used to work with HVAC/BMS systems so I would like to see a optimizer controller developed for the domestic market

 

[Fin170]

Well no smart phone is as solid as my B2100 so I'll join the smart market once they've accomplished that.

I've used that phone for about 3 years now, regularly dropped and kicked about the place to prove a point. Spent a lot of time in my BA under sea water as well :25:

 

[kathwilcox]

once there smart enough to do my job, i may invest in one!

 

[Guest55]

i'm still waiting for the hover cars that tomorrows world predicted in 1979.
and apple can kiss my a***.

 

[cogsey133]

once there smart enough to do my job, i may invest in one!

I hope such a phone is never developed....i cant even use the one i have without asking my daughter how to do something!

 

[kathwilcox]

I hope such a phone is never developed....i cant even use the one i have without asking my daughter how to do something!

haha technophobe!

 

[cogsey133]

haha technophobe!

yup and i freely admit it.....lol

 

[ipf]

Could do with some automatic glasses so I can see the bloody thing without having to reach in my pocket for the case, open it , take the bins out and put 'em on.

 

[kathwilcox]

Could do with some automatic glasses so I can see the bloody thing without having to reach in my pocket for the case, open it , take the bins out and put 'em on.

just leave them on your head, lol

 

[pennywise]

The phones only as smart as the eejit using it

 

[Knobhead]

The number and complexity of functions will increase on a par with the decline of user intellect.

 

[ipf]

just leave them on your head, lol

With a pencil behind my ear?lol

 

[kathwilcox]

With a pencil behind my ear?lol

i find that abit difficult when wearing glasses,lol