Consumers are gravitating towards electronics that are mobile, personalized, and simple to use.
Smartphones are experiencing high growth as the devices become powerful enough to partially replace a computer. Although early smartphones had severe drawbacks, current and upcoming models feature high-definition screens and powerful processors.
Tablets are beginning to replace laptops in the workplace. Tablets often utilize smartphone ecosystems and similar applications, but the devices are significantly easier to use because of the larger screens. A majority of tablets have touchscreens and require no training to use.
Consumers are demanding more third-party applications to personalize their smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Apps can handle a variety of duties, and most device ecosystems now include a manufacturer-approved app store.
Cloud computing is beginning to be used for on-demand services, software, and storage. If a device can connect to the cloud, it requires less internal hardware for processing and storage. However, cloud computing needs adequate Internet connection speeds and high reliability to satisfy most consumers’ needs.
Internet capabilities are being included in various devices such as televisions. Manufacturers believe increased Internet connectivity will lead to more computer-controlled houses, but it remains to be seen whether consumers will purchase the new Internet-capable devices.
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