The smartphone is the most widely used mobile technology in the United States — as of 2018, 77% of U.S. adults own a smartphone, according to Pew Research Center. Three tech innovations are already shifting mobile usage: augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistants. Given the rapid advancements in AR, VR and voice technology, the smartphone’s end is likely. Augmented RealityIn June 2017, Apple introduced its ARKit, a framework that allows developers to create mobile AR apps on the new iOS 11 platform. Rumors are swirling that Microsoft is developing a surface phone optimized for AR, and Huawei is said to be working on a smartphone with AR software.

Source: Forbes March 22, 2018 12:56 UTC