Smartphone and Internet of Things Forecast for 2016 and Beyond

Research firm Statistica has published their IoT forecast through 2019. The figures shows the market size of the global Internet of Things (IoT) market from 2009 to 2019. In 2013, the global IoT market had a size of 485.6 billion U.S. dollars.

Here are some highlights from this new Statistica Report: This dossier presents a range of statistics, facts and forecasts about the Internet of Things (IoT). The document includes information on the overall projected development of the IoT market, the technologies used, and the number of connected devices & things. It also comprises sections on the industry verticals and fields of application such as for example the health sector, wearables and smart homes:  Market size overview,  Enabling technologies (Sensors, RIFD, NFC, etc.),  Industry verticals / fields of application, Connected devices/things,  Mobile connections & users,  Smart wearables, trackers & clothing, Smart cities & home.. With the smartphone as the most prominent device in the IoT arena, these numbers surely reflect the smartphone ecosystem growth. What will be the 'actual' smartphone and IoT device growth over the next four years?  While our finite, mortal minds cannot be sure, feel free to share your comments with the Smartphone and Tablet Emporium.Download the complete report at: http://www.statista.com/statistics/485136/global-internet-of-things-market-size/

Tablets Move into the Mainstream - Will They Reach Escape Velocity?

It's difficult to remember a time before tablets, but it's been just over five short years since the original Apple iPad hit the scene, and the current tablet market was born. Since then, we've seen scores of manufacturers trying to snag a slice of the tablet pie.

There's no denying the tablet is here to stay. The greatest strength of Apple's iOS, the operating system on the iPad Air and iPad mini tablet lines, is twofold: It's very clean and intuitive, and the wide selection of iPad apps that you can buy right on your tablet—more than one million iPad-specific titles at the time of this writing—work uniformly well with very few exceptions. Google's Android mobile OS gives you a choice of hardware from several different manufacturers and offers maximum configurability, a top-notch notification system, fast and smooth Web browsing, and seamless integration with Google applications like Gmail, Google Maps, and Hangouts for video chat. Android also includes support for multiple user logins so you can share your tablet with a friend or family member, a useful feature that's missing in Apple tablets. What is your choice for the highest value/most cost-effective tablet on the market today? Share your comments with the Smartphone and Tablet Emporium. View PC Magazine's Top 10 Tablets for 2015: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413145,00.asp

Does the Future of Artificial Intelligence Forshadow the Demise of the Smartphone?

Artificial intelligence Ericsson's "10 Hot Consumer Trends for 2016" report.connected to the Internet in five years' time. Ericsson. They think the smartphone screen will disappear in five years' time, to be replaced by AI as the main way of interacting with the Internet and communicating with devices at home. Still, predicting the death of the ubiquitous device may be as premature as heralding the demise of the PC, television, or even radio.  Ericsson surveyed 6,600 smartphone users aged 15-69 in 13 major cities around the world.While none of us mortals have a crystal ball, share your comments with the Smartphone and Tablet Emporium. View the entire Ericsson report at: http://www.ericsson.com/res/docs/2015/consumerlab/ericsson-consumerlab-10-hot-consumer-trends-2016-presentation-16-9.pdf .

Virtual reality headsets, not your smartphone, could be the way you access entertainment, apps and services by the end of the decade.
It predicts the world will have more than eight billion connected devices such as smartphones, tablets, e-readers, smart glasses and other wearables. Ericsson surveyed 6,600 smartphone users aged 15-69 in 13 major cities around the world. That's the view of half of all smartphone users surveyed.

Assessing Smartphone Camera Quality for Casual vs. Professional Photographers

Smartphone cameras are perhaps the most exciting and bitterly contested category in consumer tech today.   When most flagship smartphones offer high-quality industrial design, large screens, and blazing fast processors, it can be hard to make a device that stands out.

But the camera is one place where even smaller players can make a name for themselves and attract new buyers. Ultimately, as impressive as its camera is, it's hard to envision the Lumix CM1 having any kind of mass appeal. Instead, we feel it's an ideal camera for anyone who refuses to compromise on image quality, but also can't stomach carrying a dedicated camera around. For hardcore Instagrammers and professionals who want to post their work straight to social media, it might be an ideal choice—one that outperforms all other smartphones, but is still portable enough to travel with you everywhere. We assume that professional photographers will use Nikon or Canon quality stand-alone cameras for their work. However, share your comments on the camera quality on your smartphone ... for casual use? Send your comments to the Smartphone and Tablet Emporium.

Samsung's New Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad - Will it Boost Productivity?

Take your wireless charging experience to the next level with the Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad. Available in black sapphire or white, the new wireless charging pad allows you to charge your Galaxy Note5 or Galaxy S6 edge+ device up to 1.4x faster than standard wireless charging pads, reducing total charging time from 0-100% by up to 50 minutes.

Using Samsung’s Fast Charge technology, the pad can transfer a faster charge to the device when used with the included Fast Charge wall charger. The Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad is closing the gap in speed between wireless and wired charging! The pad is also backwards compatible for any Qi-enabled device so you can charge those devices wirelessly at standard speeds. Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ are compatible with wireless Fast Charge technology. Other devices will charge at standard wireless charging speeds. Say goodbye to tangled wires and lost charging cables. The Samsung Wireless Charging Pad utilizes Qi Inductive Charging Technology that eliminates the need to fumble with charging cables each time you want to charge your device. The dedicated Charging Pad is always at the ready, providing wireless power whenever you set your device on the pad. You can still use your device while charging, and your device is always accessible so you can answer a call without having to unplug. How will the new Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad improve your personal and business productivity? Share your comments with the Smartphone and Tablet Emporium.

Tablet Blue Light Screen Exposure May Impede Our Sleep Patterns

Having trouble getting to sleep after a late-night reading session on your tablet? It might be more than the story floating around in your head. Evening exposure to blue light from tablets may suppress our bodies' production of melatonin, which can cause major sleep problems.

Fortunately, Amazon has a solution. The company is rolling out a new feature to Fire Tablets called Blue Shade, which "uses specialized filters to limit exposure to blue light" to give you a more comfortable night time reading experience, and — hopefully — a better night's sleep. The feature can be turned on or off with a single tap, and also lets you lower the display brightness to an "ultra-low level," if you prefer. Fire tablet owners can fine-tune the color settings to their personal preference, and the device will "intelligently" adjust the filtering so that blue light is always suppressed. A new feature called Activity Center, for instance, lets parents see how much time their kids spend playing games, watching videos, and reading on the device. Parents can also view their kids' browser history to see what they're looking at on the Web, as well as specific apps, books, and videos their child accessed. This feature is designed for kids who have outgrown Amazon's FreeTime parental controls, but still need monitoring. Have you experienced this late night phenoniom? Share your experience with the Smartphone and Tablet Emporium.

Smartphone, Tablet and Wearable Christmas Gift Ideas - What's on Your List?

The Apple Watch landed mid-way through 2015 and enjoyed a positive response from its target demographic (anyone with an iPhone interested in wearables, basically). If you’re looking for a gift for someone, and they own an iPhone 5 or newer, then the Apple Watch might be worthy of your consideration. AirPlay is a wonderful thing.  
One minute you’re sitting on the sofa, watching a video on your iPhone or iPad, and two taps later, that video is on your TV for all to see. Whether you’re watching cat videos on Facebook, or an entire movie on Netflix, AirPlay allows you to share your screen with the entire room. the achilles heel of most modern smartphones, battery life can be drastically improved with a few after market accessories. If you know someone who burns through battery life like it’s going out of fashion, you could make their life easier this Christmas by giving the gift of external power. iOS 8 introduced support for Apple-approved gaming controllers, and though the market isn’t exactly crowded, there are a number of titles that really benefit from physical buttons, like GTA: San Andreas. you can always opt for the unimaginative-yet-often-appreciated Gift Cards. Available in $30, $60 and $120 denominations, iTunes credit can be used for a wide variety of things including: apps, music, TV shows, movies, books, in-app purchases, Music subscriptions, and even Cloud storage space. So which items are on your Christmas wish list? Share your ideas with the Smartphone and Tablet Emporium: www.smartphonetabletemporium.com  .