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Three Mobile Communications Trends to Watch in 2011

Dave Greenfield | Date: 01-17-11 | Comments

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• Mobile technology has changed the way that we live. These days it's odd to find a professional without a company-issued smartphone, and as more industries rely on the technology, the available applications only continue to shift toward productivity.

• In 2011, there is going to be a huge number of mobile trends to keep your eye on. Below are three top trends:

  1. Bluetooth: Gartner has suggested that two new versions of the ever-popular Bluetooth will become available in 2011. This version will allow for faster transmission of data, and will also offer customers a low-energy alternative. This will be huge news for those who find themselves using Bluetooth on an everyday basis.

  2. Browsers: Another thing that will occur in 2011 is that more than 85 percent of phones that are going to be shipped around the world will have Internet capabilities. This can only mean one thing: more open-source browser projects that could prove to take down Apple's mobile version of Safari.

  3. Widgets: Another huge trend in mobile technology in 2011 is going to be widgets. Many consumers currently use widgets on their home computers, but many more are going to be offered in 2011 both for consumers and for professionals. For your company, this can mean a couple of different options. First, it may mean the availability of the technology necessary to improve productivity and performance. It may also, however, mean new avenues that allow you to connect with consumers, a must in today's mobile computing world.

  With technology changing as quickly as it is, there's no doubt that 2011 will bring to light mobile trends that could seriously change the way your company conducts business.
  

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