In light of the New Year, we thought we would analyze the expected technology trends of 2012. Some of them we found obvious (the world is going more paperless?) but others were surprising, and very exciting. Here are the two that will affect all of us, from consumers to businesses.
Social Technologies (if they haven’t already) will alter how we communicate with one another, both professionally and 
personally.
Social technologies (if they haven’t already) will alter how we communicate with one another, both professionally and personally. And it seems like everyone, from politicians to celebrities to scientists to business people, is tweeting about topics important to them, and keeping up with the newest trends.
In 2011, we saw Twitter making a huge difference with news reporting, when videos and information about the tsunami in Japan was spreading faster than any article could be written and circulated online. The occupy movement was another tour du force for social media, and brought our attention to live video blogging sites with recording and posting capabilities, all from the screen of a cell phone. According to industry experts, social media is not slowing down or peaking, and companies and individuals alike need to keep up or get left behind.
Release of Apple iPad 3:
Apple aims to continue its dominance in the world of tablets this spring (February or March … depends who you ask) with the release of the iPad3. The iPad was revolutionary in modifying how users interacted with their electronic world, and has changed the face of sales to a more streamlined and paperless world. The iPad 3 will contain many new features that far outstrip the iPad 2. A thinner and trimmed design (down 20% from the iPad 2) and a lighter battery reduce the weight of the unit, while an A6 quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor makes the iPad 3 as powerful as any high end desktop. Add in the 3D features, retina display, better camera, cloud computing, and the addition of a humble assistant, Siri, the iPad 3 is easily considered to be the best gadget to purchase this 2012. And the best part? The iPad 3 will be fingerprint proof.
This product actually has the ability to replace your desktop computer, the new size and amazing features make it the premium product of the market, and Apple knows you want it. It might be more expensive than other tablets on the market, but back up your apps now, and give your iPad 2 to your niece or nephew: There’s a new tablet in town.
The 2012 technology trends are very exciting and we at Xinnovation couldn’t be more excited about the impact they will make on our company, our clients, and our industry in 2012.
We wish you an innovative and prosperous New Year.
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