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Inventor of mobile phones says they have become 'too complicated'
- AndrewDucker 17y agoOur future I think is a number of specialist devices that focus on one thing that will improve our lives What utter nonsense. I _could_ carry around a mobile phone, camera, email device, MP3 player and GPS. But why on earth would I want to when I have one device that does all of that? Sure, it's not the best GPS, MP3 player or camera in the world - but I don't _need_ to have the best ones, I just need one that gets me to my destination, plays some music on the go and takes snapshots. If you _do_ need a top-notch GPS then sure, buy a separate device, but most people will be happy to have one at all.
- dirtyaura 17y agoI agree. You can create a much better user experience for a certain way of performing a task by using a dedicated device, but that doesn't mean that overall user experience of achieving your goal is better. Separating features to different devices doesn't seem a very good idea. For example, if I can't reach a person by calling, I want easily to pivot and reach him through different, possibly asynchronous communication channel (email, sms).