For years, industry leaders have predicted the Year of Mobile — but that was back when those in the know thought of mobile in terms of a trend. Trends have peaks. Those crests are marked by a “Year Of” label that largely heralds a forthcoming decline.
Mobile will have no peak, despite its growing presence in our daily lives, because it is not a trend. It is pervasive computing in its first incarnation. Mobile technology is so embedded in our psyche and our daily routine that we literally feel vulnerable without it. Therefore, we won’t be.
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Mobile Health Apps, Part 2: Making Life Safer and Sweeter
Posted by: Pam Baker April 21, 2011 05:00 AMFor years, industry leaders have predicted the Year of Mobile — but that was back when those in the know thought of mobile in terms of a trend. Trends have peaks. Those crests are marked by a “Year Of” label that largely heralds a forthcoming decline.
Mobile will have no peak, despite its growing presence in our daily lives, because it is not a trend. It is pervasive computing in its first incarnation. Mobile technology is so embedded in our psyche and our daily routine that we literally feel vulnerable without it. Therefore, we won’t be.