iphone.innovation

The communication conundrum is interesting. We struggle between juggling with text messaging on the phone, calling on the phone, email, and instant messaging. That is actually a rather lot for communication technology users to handle. So what we are definitely seeing here is a consolidation of services. In matter a fact the iPhone and many other phones have already begun this by integrating many of the services mentioned above into a singular cellular device. The problem with these applications was the performance related to their usage, which rendered them almost useless. The iPhone was not the first to consolidate but the first to perfect the formula.

So what happens as we consolidate instant messaging and texting? Texting could end up being phased out. Also wi-fi networks are on the rise steadily and consumers looking for cheaper and effective alternatives VoIP could phase out phone lines altogether. Imagine a future without telephone lines in view and communication is such a normal part of society it comes with your social security number.

I believe America needs to fully consolidate not only services but the infrastructure as well. Bu this can’t happen because businesses are slow and most definitely unsure how to make a mainstream market out of VoIP. Some companies are leading the way, but their impact is little to near noticeable. Even with this service of voice over broadband we have the worry of hackers splicing into calls. Security & encryption is going to be a big overhead for these services as well. But I’m hopeful about the future of communication, a future where infrastructure, hardware and software are combined and perfected.

http://community.zdnet.co.uk/blog/0,1000000567,10007955o-2000559826b,00.htm
http://applezoom.com/2007/06/09/iphone-revolution/