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The Apple, Google, Microsoft, RIM, Intel, and Amazon Smart Phone

There are a lot of companies that deal with cell phones in the market today, each with their own expertise and feature. On the physical design of the cell phone, Apple leads the way. On making these phones more affordable and yet increasing its Web utility, Google is making its major contribution. On infrastructure, Microsoft has a hand in it and joins who gives the best deals in the world.

It may be fulfilling and fun to discuss the differences and basis for competition between these three companies however in a collective sense, these three entities are the driving force for generating a change in the way the cell phone is made. Focusing on just one company or on the competition they are creating is a narrow minded attitude to facing issues on cell phones. One has to focus on what each can bring in order to initiate a change in the outlook on the future of mobile phones. Competition can drive a company to creating the best that they can offer as compared to working together since fear is found to be an effective motivator for change to happen. Companies have been seen to respond positively to a threat from a competitor rather than through an alliance with them.

The physical appearance of the new smart phone

On the aesthetic aspect of the mobile phone, RIM and Apple are the best contributors. Apple concentrates on aesthetics while RIM on usefulness, thus producing a phone that has both these traits. It will probably have a slim and handy physique with a retractable keyboard and flexible displays. Accessories also play a great part in the individuality of each phone, which generate a lot of interest and income from customers. This feature will filter within the whole cell phone company and those under similar platforms such as Microsoft and Android. The Sync service can also be incorporated as well as an increase in wireless connectivity. It is also seen to need integration with several things, such as cars, vehicles, etc.

Both RIM and Microsoft can provide back end connections while Amazon (Kindle) and Apple would want the solution to be quite seamless. This means to say that these future smart phones cannot distinguish between working online or locally. Applications such as eCommerce, Banking, entertainment and communications is a concoction of running applications that are interspersed together wherein the user cannot figure out which is run locally or remotely.

On the other hand, Intel, using their very own Silverthorne platform, allows hardware and software to be incorporated into cell phones which has not until recently been found except in computers. A lot of effort before was placed to making the cell phone work. Nowadays, effort is placed on making things work on most hand sets and improve the user interface, features, and a improved web experience.

From Amazon (Kindle) and Google comes the idea of added subsidies such as free wireless support which started first as a theory until it became concrete. The cost and service of the handset is shouldered by Google as they look for ways to lower down the financial burden of costs and make it affordable to everybody worldwide.

The potential smart phone

Using subsidies, the cost of a smart phone can be made less than $100 and service costs with minimal fees or free if it can be pushed. A keyboard and a large display area are one of the features being pushed, with flexible displays and fuel cells being a point of contention. A great improvement in its interoperability is seen, using wireless connectivity instead of physical plugs except for the management of power that needs a plug for continuous use although wireless power is quite possible to use for the accessories. An increase in the applications from a blend of client based and web based remains consistent. With all these features, the new smart phone will be easy to handle since those difficult to use will find themselves thrown out from the market. The security of the device will be increased since these features work in a secure environment. These changes may possible occur in a span of three years in which time you may have to ask your self if a laptop is really needed or this smart phone.