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

[YulianK]

PRIZE DRAW UPDATE

The competition is now closed and we are pleased to announce that 

 @about_a_year  is the winner.

Congratulations @about_a_year; check your private messages and reply with your address. 

Thanks to everyone who contributed some brilliant entries. We had over a thousand posts since the launch at the start of the year. You have all helped make the fledgling Community a great success and we look forward to more and greater engagement as we grow. 

Keep up the great work everyone; the SMARTY Community belongs to us all and succeeds because of your great contributions. 

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UPDATE - COMPETITION CLOSED

The competition is now closed and we will draw the winner from all the eligible entries in the next 24 hours.

So, keep your fingers crossed and an eye on your Private Message inbox.

Thanks to everyone who contributed some brilliant entries. We had over a thousand posts since the launch at the start of the year. You have all helped make the fledgling Community a great success and we look forward to more and greater engagement as we grow.

Keep up the great work everyone; the SMARTY Community belongs to us all and succeeds because of your great contributions.

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To celebrate the launch of the SMARTY Community, we are giving you the chance to win a new Honor Magic 4 lite smart phone.

How to enter

To enter the Prize Draw, entrants will need to log in to the SMARTY Community platform and answer one or more of the questions in the “Let us know about your favourite bit of tech” article, during the promotion period.

The draw is open from 16th January 2023 until 28th February 2023.

Please answer at least one of the following questions:

• What do you love most about your current devices?
• What classic device would you like to see updated (if technology issues were no problem)?
• What future features would you like to see from mobile tech?

The Prize

• Key Features of the Honor Magic 4 lite include:
• 120Hz Screen Refresh Rate
• 6nm Snapdragon 695 5G Soc - High Performance, Low Power Consumption
• 66W HONOR SuperCharge - Have 81% Power in Half an Hour
• 4800mAh Large Battery - A Big Battery Boosts Your Whole Day
• HONOR RAM Turbo - RAM Extended, Smooth Experience
• 48MP Rear Triple Camera - Capturing Vivid Moments

https://www.hihonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic4-lite/

Closing date is 28^th February 2023 and we will inform the winner by direct message on site by 7^th March 2023.

The SMARTY Community Terms of Use apply to your registration for and use of the SMARTY Community platform. Competition terms can be found here.

[MikeCook_655082]

My favourite devices are my Alexa devices that allow me to stream my music or any other music so easily.

My favourite phone of all time was my Motorola Razr flip phone. Would like a modern version of that. 

100% reliable comma would be my hope for the future. Some areas have very sketchy coverage. 

[EthenWa_1488677]

I'd love to see an up-to-date DS, all the power of modern hardware in a pocketable form factor.

[Richard_1325872]

I most love my kindle as I have a mobile library at my disposal. How else could one carry 20+ books on holiday.

I was very sad to see the iPod to go, I would have very much liked to see one updated. I have an old I touch that doesn’t even have bluetooth.

Mostly if like to see compatibility between all smart home tech if a common platform do everything ran with everything else.

[PaulRich_229774]

It's tricky to answer my fave tech item, but the one that saves me the most money, and time is my Ring Doorbell.  Talking to delivery drivers to arrange an alternate delivery makes it easy to do.  Even better is that it does get price discounted from time to time making it a bargain.

[PaulRhod_146383]

Most things I can achieve from my Galaxy phone. I can keep intouch with most platforms and outlook.

[Barbara_1030827]

what i love from my current phone is being able to use my Hotspot to make it possible to use my smart TV as we do not have WiFi yet!

[PaulRhod_146383]

I manage most of my work and social platforms wiith my Galaxy Mobile phone. Films great on Laptop though - lenovo.

[gsenan]

I would love mobile phones to be able to project movies/videos to screens or walls, as if we were in the cinema. That would be amazing! 🎦

[KimGodf_1588934]

I love that I can everything to hand and get on with my day

[HelenDuf_871647]

I love my HUAWEI Pro 20, it has a a good quality camera and my friends like me to take the photos on my phone when we're out socialising! I also enjoy good quality audio when listening to my Playlists on  Spotify in the shower , or stream thru Alexa. I also love my Samsung galaxy A7 tablet which I use to watch movies and stream sport on.

I wish all of my tech had unlimited memory/space for my thousands of photos and videos taken from music concerts, holidays, nights out etc as my photos are my memories. 😁

[DaveStar_856006]

My iPad. Intuitive to use. Convenient to use on the go. Can be paired with my iPhone to get on line wherever/whenever. Great for music production via “GarageBand” free app.

[TashBur_1380058]

I love my iPhone 12 Pro Max as the screen is extra large so I’m able to watch certain shows whilst using other applications ! Camera is AMAZING volume is pretty good and the design is on point !!

[Vaguey]

I am a big Apple fan; I love the way my iPad, iPhone, iWatch and Mac all sync seamlessly!

[ColinMc_1698812]

The iPad is brilliant.  From helping me keep in touch on the move to entertaining the kids and helping with school work during lockdown, I couldn't manage without it. 

[PaulSmi_1490369]

My iPad , after my TV remote, is my most favorite gadget… ideal for streaming films .. 👍🏻👍🏻

[Vernesa_1652194]

I love my Lenovo Yogabook. It has a built in drawing pad for the inner artist in me. The charging port could be updated though as it currently carries a micro usb port, C-charging or wireless would be so much better.

[dezohash]

Features I would like to see in mobile technology (smartphones) in the future!

1. Under display selfie camara smartphones.
2. Powerful AI assistant (more advanced features than current AI)
3. Powerful and high capacity nano tech batteries.
4. Highly secured bio matric features.
5. Innovative Medical Apps.

Overall, the future of mobile technology is exciting and it will be interesting to see how these features will change the way we use and interact with our mobile devices.

[DamianDr_458409]

What do you love most about your current devices? Main things are decent camera, display and IP68 rating.

What classic device would you like to see updated (if technology issues were no problem)? Razor flip but not costing >£1000

What future features would you like to see from mobile tech? Fully integrated home controls through voice commands that work.

[RichieB_1449077]

What future features would you like to see from mobile tech? The capacity to throw the screen of my iphone onto my mac and continue with all of the phone's functionality on my computer screen.

[GaryRai_1537948]

As a senior citizen passswords being remember on my phone is a  very valuable asset for me.

also like screen shots as a bonus.

[KiefaHow_329019]

• I love my Samsung Galaxy S9, as its a large screen, but the perfect size to comfortably hold. Its super quick, with a decent camera, that I have taken some cherished photos with.
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• I would like to see the classic ipod updated with a high res screen, as a novelty.
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• Id like to see more AR features, greater graphics cards for gaming, and a phone made out of graphene that cant be broken or cracked when dropped.

[TRACEYWH_309893]

What I like most about my Honor 10 lite is the blinking led light that let's me know when I have a message or missed call. I love this feature! 

[Annalisa_857360]

I have a Nokia 3.1. I like the fact that Android system upgrades are guaranteed for 3 years, so I don't fall behind. In the future I'd love to see zero-waste phones that can be easily repaired, made of recycled material, with parts that can be easily replaced 

[tili_tili]

I love how great photos and videos I can take with my current phone.

[DevanSh_1163165]

• most about your current devices?
• What classic device would you like to see updated (if technology issues were no problem)?
• What future features would you like to see from mobile tech?

My current mobile is a

Samsung S6, it is very old and hardly works as I can’t afford an upgrade due to cost of living. I really need a new phone.

Classic phone to be updated

I would love a folding phone with a big screen and a fast mobile

Future features

Instead of answering the mobile I can see through the case who is ringing me-

Say yes/no to answer

Or

If I move left the phone will answer

Or

If I move right the phone call will be rejected

The new mobile will beep and vibrate every             5 seconds if it is away from me, so I don’t forget it or if I drop it by mistake leave fone on silent in the library/doctors

The new mobile will tell me every hour how much battery power is left

The new mobile will beep every 5 minutes and vibrate to states the alarm/timer will go of shortly

The mobile if the alarm or timer goes off-I can speak to it they pressing stop or cancel

I can say          I lost my mobile-The mobile will ring to location the lost mobile is.

The mobile has gps built in-I can track my mobile on the internet  with my mobile telephone number-If someone steals my mobile

[PetarGl_1322929]

• What do you love most about your current devices? It is second-hand and works as new
• What classic device would you like to see updated (if technology issues were no problem)? EncroChat, End-to-end encryption where no one can tap in, even the ex!
• What future features would you like to see from mobile tech? Retro classic phones become updated with today's functionality! (i.e. V70)

[Ralphadonna]

I love my iPad. I watch shows in any room and when I am travelling.

[LesleySc_558784]

• My phone is a NOKIA G51 and the battery lasts up to a week.
• I would love to see a motherboard for desktop computers that comes with an adaptor so you can fit diffrent processors in, (say an AMD socket AM4 with a converter to Intel or similar) can the big companies not agree on a pin out number for each generation going forward?
• For future tech I would like to see all the mobile network providers offering to share their networks for free with each other - we would be able to reduce the number of masts or increase bandwidth and speed, have better signal and more coverage. 

[EDi]

My favourite bit of tech... I love my smart watch. Tracking my exercise and checking my texts with just a sneaky glance at my wrist is great! 

If I could design anything it would be to have solar/motion powered smart watches and phones. Charging them is a pain, not to mention expensive. And thinking of the bigger sustainable saving energy picture 🌍 It would be awesome xx

[BarbaraC_775011]

I would just love  a homing  device on my phone as i am forever putting it down and. Forgetting where i put it down ..   Love the large battery and quick charge 

[RichardB_999908]

The thing I would like to see with future tech, are sustainable ‘modular’ built devices, which can be easily and cheaply upgraded without the need to purchase a whole new device. So that when newer more powerful systems are made, the old module can be removed, refurbished/recycled and a new up to date module inserted. Similar to changing a battery.

[RuthOld_1638622]

Definitely my kindle oasis. I couldn’t get to sleep without it 😴

[HayleyE_1659739]

My Kindle is my favourite bit of tech. I can take it anywhere and read and even buy a new book in the click of a few buttons. It's also eco friendly/low carbon footprint so win win! 🙂 

[M0930]

I like to use my samsung a22 to play games and do schoool stuff and chatting to and i can use it for many other stuff

[Dharmen_1223281]

Love my iPhone. It’s always there for me. As simple as that. 

[MarkLip_1572679]

Fingerprint recognition makes life so easy 

[Akhtar_663141]

What i love about my Iphone is that i can print my docs at a click of a button. Do online shopping and read books. Also the camera quality is FaB. In future i would like to see the fingerprint feature again as this is no longer available on newer iphones.

[JeromeH_1538830]

What I love most about my current devices is that they all work together seamlessly (Apple IOS) so my iPhone, iPad, iWatch, Apple TV and Mac all talk to each other.  I can also start something on one device and then carry it over to another. 

[ManuelFer7004]

I currently love and own my Samsung Galaxy A52 because it's cheap and has some tech that you'd normally find on their high range phone series. The one classic device I'd like to see updated is Samsung S4 Zoom because it's a funny looking phone and it can be updated to the latest tech in terms of its camera lens that zooms out and turns into a professional camera. A feature that I'd like to see in the future is phones that can last longer than 5 years and phones that can be rebuild easily by replacing the old tech with new one with a few easily removable parts.