People rely on phones for more than just calling and texting. Many cell phone users utilize their devices to take pictures, listen to music, and even play games. These days it is hard to find a person that does not carry around a smartphone. With these technological capabilities, people naturally value their phones highly; making the choice of what device to use oftentimes difficult. One such trend in the phone communication industry this year is an idea called convergence.

To keep up with increasing technological demands

The needs of the everyday user, the speed at which phone communication has evolved are nothing short of astonishing. Distracted by our cell phones, we often forget to appreciate how far these technological advances have taken us.

While it may be hard to believe, cell phone communication began as simply as point-to-point communication via radio towers. Today’s smartphones can accomplish so much more than their predecessors could only dream of. Technology has made all the difference in real-time communication, from SMS, MMS, to chats and video conferences. Developing new trends in phones will continue to provide convenience and entertainment for an increasingly tech-savvy population.

As technology continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, having access to resources that keep up with these developing trends becomes increasingly important for those who want to stay competitive in the industry.

Utilizing 5G’s  transformative capabilities

Expectations are high that 5G will provide more stable connections, faster speeds, lower latency, and higher volume data transfers.

This is because the newest version of wireless technology will be equipped with a much wider bandwidth than previous technologies which allow for significantly increased speed. Experts believe that individuals using this technology could end up enjoying over 100 times the currently available speeds! It was also announced recently that 5G networks will support at least 20,000 devices each during peak hours, which is roughly six times what 4G was able to handle.

And when it comes to signal strength, users can expect an improvement of up to four times what’s currently possible with 4G. This can prove to be particularly beneficial for those who live in remote areas where cellular signals are weaker and/or less reliable than their urban counterparts.

Using edge computing for faster business processes

The synchronization of edge servers with telecommunications infrastructure is forecasted to represent a multi-billion opportunity in the following years. Edge computing is a type of computer processing that does not rely on data being sent back to a central location. Instead, it processes this information at the point of origin. This has three main benefits: near-instantaneous communication for use cases that require low latency, reduced network bandwidth consumption, and increased privacy due to less data being stored in centralized locations.

Businesses can benefit from edge computing by being able to meet certain demands speedier or with more privacy than before. Edge computing means computation is moved away from data centers to the edge of the network. This means that smart objects, mobile phones, or network gateways provide services on behalf of the cloud.

For example, self-driving cars are now requiring large amounts of local processing power which enables them to react quickly enough to avoid collisions if something goes wrong during their journey. Edge computing allows companies like Waymo (a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.) to build these “edge” computing systems without having to worry about latency issues. Another example is financial companies using edge computing to make transactions easier and more secure.

Harnessing the power of AI and ML in telecommunication

The future of phones is not only connected to our ability to communicate with each other. As time goes on, more and more functions are becoming integrated into mobile devices that allow us to better connect with the world around us.

However, this evolution cannot be achieved without technology advancing in parallel. The phone communication industry has seen an exponential trend in innovative technologies over the last few years, including virtual reality, augmented reality, wearables, and now artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

Machine learning algorithms can take input data and use statistical analysis against it in order to make predictions about the future or inform decisions about the present. is applied in situations where computers help find insights where humans could not. Such applications are used in finding patterns in data, to forecast the weather, or create forecasts for financial markets. Innovators that want to succeed now and into the future will need to adopt AI and ML if they want their products to be up to date with consumer needs.

For example, a car company that does not integrate self-driving cars or a mobile phone manufacturer that does not include facial recognition technology is going to find itself at a great disadvantage. These technologies are going to continue to expand as everyone from major companies down to independent developers develop applications for these new technologies, this means there will be more ways for users of all types of phones can take advantage of these features.

Technology is evolving constantly. Those who anticipate and follow new trends in the industry will gain a serious advantage over their competition. Entering an expanding market and becoming a leader means that one can experience great financial rewards.