We all know that mobile technology has moved on rapidly over the course of the past few years, and 2013 was no exception, with wearable tech emerging as a credible product, and smartphone cameras with the ability to shoot in 3D developing quickly. But mobile devices are due for another great leap forward in 2014, building on the innovation that has been developed over the last 12 months. So if you’re looking at new mobile phone contracts, or are interested in a new handset, then make sure you read our predictions for mobile technology in 2014.
Of course, these new technologies can be integrated into devices very quickly now, so if you’re studying mobile phone contracts in earnest, then make sure you get one that’s flexible, like the phone contracts by Virgin Media for instance. Technology is moving fast as these developments demonstrate.
64-bit apps
With iOS 7 in iPhone 5s already packing a 64-bit processor, and Apple’s Xcode 5 IDE allowing the creation of 64-bit apps from existing code, 64-bit apps are likely to become commonplace on iOS in 2014. Although it will probably take some time for app developers to exploit the greater processing and memory capabilities of 64-bit, by the end of 2014 we will no doubt be seeing ever-more advanced apps for the iPhone. Android smartphone makers are already chomping at the bit to follow Apple’s lead, but Google have to make a 64-bit version of Android first, so, as usual, Apple will be enjoying a significant head start.
Spatial sensitivity
Motorola and Apple have already released early versions of devices with motion coprocessors. You won’t find these in desktop computers as they’re specifically designed for devices on the move. Spatial sensitivity will be a big thing in mobile over the next 12 months, powering fitness monitors, navigation devices and more. Such technology will enable phones to track their own motion as well as that of peripherals, and as they develop, they will be draining less battery power too. Apps using spatial sensitivity will soon be able to run all day. Expect motion processing to be built into most new devices over the next year or so, as well as some imaginative uses for the technology from app developers.
Miracast
AirPlay and Apple TV have already revolutionised the concept of streaming media across several playback devices, from phones to TVs, and we expect to see this being extended to the Android world through Miracast. Miracast is designed to make wireless video streaming interoperable across computers, mobile devices, and entertainment devices like stereos, TVs, and speakers. Although it had a rocky launch in 2013 – only Motorola Mobility’s recent Android devices support Miracast – 2014 will see it sorting itself out and becoming a true competitor to AirPlay and Apple TV.
So there are our three tips for mobile technology developments in 2014. If you’re looking for a new mobile phone contract this year, keep your eyes and ears on the latest mobile phone news so you’re up to speed with the best new handsets with the best new technology.
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