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Jan
19
2018

Best New Smartphone Tech for 2018

Best New Smartphone Tech for 2018

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best new smartphone techWith technology advancing at a breakneck speed, new advancements are changing our lives day in and day out. But let’s be honest … although our phones are sleeker and faster than ever before, it can be said that the tech behind them seems to have stalled. Some may even go as far as to say that the entire phone tech scene is becoming a bit of a bore.

So, with a less than earth shattering year of developments behind us, is there really anything big to look forward to in 2018? Although only time will tell, here are some pretty awesome advancements we’re excited to see.

Best New Smartphone Tech

AR

Although Google’s Tango AR project turned out to be a flop, it looks like augmented reality is here to stay. Steering away from rigid hardware requirements, AR efforts like ARKit in iOS and ARCore in Android Orio are breathing new life into what was previously a cumbersome experience.

AI

AI may be all the rage, but can we expect any tremendous breakthroughs over the next year? We’ve already seen artificial intelligence and computer learning integrated into a number of apps, but this year smartphone companies want to integrate AI on a larger scale, including better content suggestions, real time translation, and much more. Recently used by Huawei to dramatically improve your photos through image recognition and dedicated neural processing units, smartphone companies are hot on maximizing the benefits AI has to offer.

3D Face Scanning

Apple’s breakthrough with 3D face scanning was truly on the cutting edge of smartphone technology, and other companies are quick to follow suit. 2018 will likely usher in several of the top Android devices showcasing 3D face scanning technology, with varying degrees of success.

Better Bluetooth Buds

As the familiar headphone jack is getting phased out, improvements to headphone design combined with the latest Bluetooth technology will likely lead to earbuds that are actually good but also cheap. This means mainstream usage and greater convenience and cost savings for the masses.

While it’s great to have the best new smartphone tech to look forward to, there’s no denying that our current smartphones are getting the job done. And as they continue to improve over the next year, iDropped is dedicated to staying current with the latest trends and offering professional and reliable repairs every step of the way.

Reader Interactions

“iDropped saved the day again! My son dropped iPad two days before vacation, iDropped had it good as new in less than a day!!! I think I am going to ask for frequent flyer miles. Thank you iDropped!”

John Maros – Pennsylvania

“Cracked screen is gone! No more slicing my thumb. Thanks iDropped Plymouth Meeting. Took about 45 mins to replace it. You guys are awesome:)”

Kristin Alexander Clement – Pennsylvania

The staff at idropped were friendly and saved me a lot of money. I went in prepared to pay them to replace the lighting jack on my iPhone. Before doing the replacement they suggested letting them clean the port instead. They were able to clean the port out and return it to full functionality. The best part….they didn’t charge me for the cleaning! This saved me $65. Instead of letting me pay for a service I didn’t really need they put customer value over profit. That’s a rarity.

Brandon Dodson

Justin in Viewmont Mall in Dickson City, PA was very helpful.  When Verizon seemed dumbfounded by my wife’s sudden black screen, Justin seemed to have a plan of action. He tried several solutions to try and revive this iPhone 6. After eliminating everything, I felt comfortable saying there was nothing more we could do. Thanks for your thoroughness and expertise in trying methods Apple support didn’t try. Thanks.

John Marturano

Came to get a replacement battery for my iPhone 6. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The service was completed promptly within the 30 minute window the staff promised. Overall, a painless, quick, and easy experience.

Matthew Hughes

Replaced charging port on a iPhone 5se. Was completed in the time quoted. Less than 1 hour. Price was reasonable. Works great!!

Vern Hitchcock

Avery is great! My girlfriend brings her phone there every other month it feels like and he’s always quick and does a very nice job! She’s always happy with everything she gets done at Idropped. And they stand by their warranties they give you!

Dustin Chapman

I am very happy with the I dropped employees. They were very courteous and knowledgeable about my problem with my iPad mini. Also how quickly they repaired my iPad. Would highly recommend this store to everyone. Thank you.

Lorraine Borgia

Great place this is the second time that we have done business there. They do great work and are very efficient and fast but also get the job done right.

Bryan Ketcham