Smart Phones and Tablets: Whats Next?

    The smart phone and tablet markets are full of competition recently. With all this buzz, what makes any of the competitors better than another? The true answer is cost. Some phones have more features than others, but the two big deciding factors for what phone you buy is preference and cost. I personally own an iPhone 4 and the original iPad. I see the devices as revolutionary, easy to use, and very effective at meeting my needs. Despite this, I see no reason to buy the newest version of these devices any time soon.

    In the iPhone 4s for example, the only new feature was Siri, a smart computer that helped you quickly do things on your phone. For me to get a new iPhone, I want to see the Siri system improved, i'd like flash player, a better processor, and holographic technology (that is what I want the most, even if it is absurd at the moment. It exists, but isn't cheap). The lack of holographic tech isn't a deal breaker, but all the phones need to step up their game. Another big thing the iPhone desperately needs is a COMPLETELY glass-covered back. If you own an iPhone, you'll notice that the camera lens cover (that small circle over your camera) is made of plastic. Because of that, my phone is useless for taking photos.

    The iPad has the same dilemma as the iPhone. Since the first iPad, advancements in its design have made it thiner, faster, and given it cameras and a better screen. What it doesn't have is flash player, Siri, or many other innovative and pioneer technology that the iPad had.

    The big mobile buzz is dying down, and is pretty borring. I hope Apple steps up their game. I really do thing that holographic technology is the next step in mobile technology though.

Wouldn't it be great to control your computer like Stark did in Iron Man?