As technology advances, smartphones will offer even greater experiences

Smartphones have become a gadget most can’t live without.

With advancements made each time a new phone model is released, what is new today won’t necessarily hold up as the norm tomorrow, industry experts said Monday during a discussion at CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

They gave a glimpse at what’s the new normal in smartphones and what is on the horizon for everyone’s favorite pocket gadgets.

Although CES, the tech industry’s annual international trade show, is not known for phone debuts, Justin Denison, Samsung’s vice president of marketing, said it’s more about what’s being showcased around the company’s smartphones.

“We’ll talk about how were building that intelligence into our ecosystem of our devices, so you get more out of them,” Denison said. “Things that will change people’s lives and become the new norm.”

The phone industry will still focus on display, battery and camera innovation. Major developments will be made with connectivity, artificial intelligence and other nonhardware-based improvements in the cellular realm.

5G

With the introduction of 5G connectivity on the horizon over the next year and a half for most areas, faster speeds and better connectivity are on the way.

Cities that have smart city technology — such as downtown Las Vegas’ Innovation District — will really take off.

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