Thomas De Vos shares predictions about the future of mobile technology from Western Union in 1876 and Popular Mechanics in 1949 that doubted the potential of new communication technologies. He then outlines a potential future where mobile devices take center stage, everything is connected, content is personalized based on location and context, sensors are ubiquitous, social participation is mass, decisions are automated, and mobile assistants take over mundane tasks to allow users to focus on enjoyment. He concludes that mobile may become a "remote control of life."

1. Pinch.meEmakina/Mobile Thomas De Vos New media and Mobile competence center manager tdevos@reference.be +32 477 28 99 09

2. Predictions... “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us.” Western Union internal memo, 1876

3. “Computers in the future may weight no more than 1.5 tons.”Popular Mechanics, forecasting the relentless march of science, 1949

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5. 5 6:36 Waking up

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8. 8 6:48 Getting ready

10. 7:02 Breakfast

11. Breakfast time 11 Ticket invitation soccer match – buy tickets? How do you feel today? Touch device for medical info and advice -> kellogs dinner

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13. 13 7:33 Travelling to work

14. Morning – traveling to work 14

15. At work 15 08:13 At work

16. 16 Ni hao!

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19. 19 12:12 Lunch time

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23. 23 17:52 Shopping

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26. 26 20:42 Leisure time

28. 28 21:22 At the bar

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31. 00:00 At home

32. 32 00:03 In bed

33. So what will the future bring? (probably) Mobile takes center stage Everything becomes connected and interacts (Machine 2 Machine) All kinds of content databases will be connected All incoming data is filtered based on your location and context Sensors will be everywhere Mass social participation Logic decisions are made and the best solutions are suggested Your mobile will take over all boring things and let you focus on the nice things of life. Your mobile will be your PERSONALDIGITALASSISTANT and maybe a real “remote control of your life.” !?

35. tdevos@reference.be +32 477 28 99 09

36. Pinch.meEmakina/Mobile Thomas De Vos New media and Mobile competence center manager tdevos@reference.be +32 477 28 99 09