[Prize Draw] Let us know about your favourite bit of tech

What do you love most about your current devices?

This is a bit of a double edged sword for me, my favourite thing is that any information I want is at my fingertips anywhere is the world (subject to signal etc) along with ability to do so many things, take photos, measure distance, connect with social media. I do feel this can have a negative impact however the benefits and things we can now do from one device is a huge benefit.

What future features would you like to see from mobile tech?

New features, I remember waiting patiently each year to see what new iPhone features would be released, I feel we’ve hit a bit of a plateau now. So whilst I may not have specific answers I would like, no network delays, more health measurements with devices and integration with our healthcare providers (opt in of course), bigger screens with smaller form factor (understand that’s not easy), more integration with smart homes and cars, they should be the centre of these and have the power, data and personal info to do majority of this, 5G as it was promised - true fast (consistent) speeeds, devices that communicate eg phone - car - traffic lights. I would also like my phone to be my main device, dock it at home to replace PC, dock it to replace blu ray, I know a lot of this exists but have one device and devices that communicate whether Apple or Android. Last thing (sorry) I would love a headset, to be able to ride my bicycle and get directions in corner of glasses, sit and watch a film somewhere to disconnect, video call etc.

Lastly whilst I said I feel there’s a plateau, reflecting on this post I guess it’s more the pace that has slowed, there are so many applications and ideas and these are just some that I’m excited for, roll on 2023!

My favourite kit is my Samsng Flipphone- I used to have a Galaxy Fold but it was a tad too big in the pocket and a bit too fragile. Whilst I miss the big screen of the fold I like having a big phone that folds small.

My favourite old tech was the first generation iPad machined from a block of alloy which looks really thick and heavy by today's standards.

Love my wireless headphone don’t have to hold or carry phone around doing house work

I love my Samsung A51 phone. I listen to podcasts, read newspapers, make movies for my grandchildren and have Messenger chats with my overseas friends. I even send emails and phone people occasionally! A nice big phone with an even bigger shockproof case- useful when I drop it. 

I love a great camera on a phone, so any high tec specs on devices would be a must in the future. Maybe creating a phone that has a camera on the back which let's you attach high quality lenses onto it. Like a professional camera that's also just a do it all phone! 

Lot of time for the size of the iPhone 8. All these monster phones affect the natural lines of the leg. Having said that if someone could whip up a N64 in a pocket sized device I'd be more than happy to see off Ourumov in Goldeneye or grab gold with Pipsy on the Hot Top Volcano in Diddy Kong Racing.

Sorry but I have no idea what I’m supposed to do to join this competition. I don’t use any social messaging and this may well endnup in cyner hyperspace.  Why can’t things just be simple? The best bit of tech Inown is a 50 year old mechanical wristwatch. Cost nil to run, has worked 100% of the time, batteries never run out and I’m not subject viruses. Not a bad model to emulate. True it only has one  function, telling the time, but that is better than a multifunction tools that is impossible to use.

Love my tablet I do everything on it and would be lost without it

Neil

What future features would you like to see from mobile tech?

My answer to this would be removeable batteries, but not like they used to be, since companies are now making more flip phones and foldable phones and even making phones almost to the size of phabletts, there is no reason why they couldn't make a normal phone of metal, magnetise the back and have a tiny cell battery inside the actual phone to keep a current there like they do with PC motherboards.

Then a 2nd part of the phone that has the battery in it which can be replaced, and have it so once it connects together it is powered by wireless charging.

Make it so it slots in under the camera's, most wouldn't see the connection since the back never usually gets looked at especially when taking pics or recording video.

That would leave even more room inside of the main part of the phone for more features and give the end user aka the customer the freedom to swap out batteries when needed.

I'm sure with today's technology it could be achieved.

I love my Samsung phone. It enables me to easily keep in touch my friends and families and also record those special memories and allows me to easily look back at them when ever I want.