Mobile Phone Users Have Mixed Feelings on Future Features

Cell phone users have mixed feelings about predicted new handset features, reports In-Stat www.in-stat.com. According to a proprietary survey of cell phone users by the high tech research firm, Wi-Fi- and Skype-enabled handsets, voice activation for text input, and mapping and traffic routing features resonate well. However, few respondents expressed interest in wireless phones that could be used as a wallet for purchases, or for watching TV programs.

"Some of these opinions will shift with time," says Neil Strother, In-Stat analyst, "Enthusiasm could build for services that do not poll well today. But it will be up to manufacturers and carriers to help move these end-users to more favorable views.

A recent report by In-Stat found the following:

• 42% of the respondents were very or extremely interested in voice activation for their wireless phones.
  
• More than 4 in 10 were very or extremely interested in buying a wireless phone with built-in Wi-Fi for voice and data.  
  
• Just 12% had an interest in buying a wireless phone capable of receiving TV broadcasts.

The report, Future Cell Phones: The Big Trends, 2005-2010 (#IN0502105WH), forecasts when new trends in mobile phone features and services are likely to take off. You'll find out what to expect from Wi-Fi-enabled handsets, the latest on fuel cell rollouts, and the shipment picture for TV on wireless phones. In addition, primary research shows what end-users think about: location-based services, phones that act as your wallet for mobile payments, Skype-enabled cell phones, and growing storage capacity. Plus, there's a brief discussion about what manufacturers and carriers are doing as they prepare for 3.5G and 4G wireless services.This report is a must-have, if you need to stay on top of important cell phone trends.