Disclosure: This post is brought to you by our sponsor Sarah Brown. Links were also provided. In the ever-changing world of smartphones and tablets, it is always difficult to predict the future. Technological advancements are progressing at an exponential rate and what seemed like a revolutionary feature two years ago is now already out-of-date. According to industry research, 87% of all connected devices sales by 2017 will be tablets and smartphones. Therefore, our favorite mobile handsets and portable touchscreen PCs are most definitely here to stay. But what impact have they had so far? And what developments can we expect in the future? Current market A couple of decades ago, you’d have probably had 10 different devices to perform the same functions that smartphones and tablets do now. But even modern developments are starting to lose their competitive edge in today’s digital society. Take MP3 players for example. When the iPod was released, it seemed remarkable that you … [Read more...]