The focus of this research is to explore emerging technologies and the impacts they can have on mobile devices and their applications. Such a study is important in understanding technological innovation within the context of mobile devices. An exploration will be carried out into which technologies have the potential to revolutionise mobile devices and how long until they reach mainstream adoption. Benefits and limitations of mobile devices being at the forefront of technological innovation will also be explored.The main conclusions drawn from this study include designers opinions that,...

This research aims to establish how typing how smartphone typing may inhibit user, and ultimately whether it is a hindrance or help. Chapter 1 aims to discuss the evolution of smartphones. Chapter 2 explores the science and theory behind soft keyboards and how to determine and compare their usability. The following chapter investigates the alternative input methods currently available on smartphone devices. The final chapter discusses the result from testing 6 smartphone users to assess which method is most efficient, and also discusses results from the questionnaire completed by 30...