The mobile phones of the past were quite interesting compared to today's models. The old phones were large, bulky and had no features. Today's phones are light, compact and have various features, like cameras, email and internet access. People did not use the old phones much, but today almost everyone has a mobile phone. If mobile phones have changed so much so far, then what does the future look like?

Appearance - Designs and screens will continue to change as technology progresses. One advancement that is not too far off is the use of flexi screens in mobile phones. These incredibly thin screens can be integrated into a number of things - they could be put on clothing or even objects like eyeglasses or jewelry. These communication devices may not even need keypads to operate as they may instead use advanced voice recognition.

Battery Life - Batteries have been a concern since mobile phones were first invented. In the beginning they were hooked into a car and were not really mobile at all. Battery life has been something that has been worked on a lot. As people start to use their phones more and the technology advances, the battery life has to advance, too. charging the battery can be done in various now and it will surely advance in the future. There is an idea that one day there will be hot spots where you simply stand and your phone battery charges. Wireless charging is probably not too far off in the future.

Entertainment - Right now you turn on your television and you can choose from hundreds of channels. Some cable companies offer thousands. The mobile phones of tomorrow will make these channels available on your phone as well. The phone's capability to live stream will make watching television on your phone easy and pleasurable. Your phone will have the gaming capability of a Wii or an X-box. Your phone will serve as your personal music player with high quality speakers. In short, the mobile phones of tomorrow will be an entertainment mega-source.

Lifestyle - You just think you are dependent upon your mobile phone now. The phones of tomorrow will have so many useful features that you will soon wonder how you ever lived before they were developed. Traffic reports and alternative routes will be emailed to you on your phone. You will place your morning coffee and bagel order on your way to work. Picking it up will take no time at all because you will simply aim your phone at the reader and the money will come out of your account. You will preset your air conditioning and heating to come on and off based upon your arrival and departure times. Your phone will anticipate your grocery needs and weekly menus. It will create a shopping lists and budget for the week.