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Technology, from universal charging to foldable phones, has solved practical problems, but the worst technologies, coupled with driverless cars and cryptocurrencies, are putting us at risk.
By Brian X. Chen
Brian
Tech corporations would like their products to tell a story of progress. Faster phones!Better cameras!Brighter screens!However, despite all the improvements, some technologies have been flawed for years.
Text messaging technology, which created what many call the “green bubble and blue bubble” disparity, has made texting between Apple and Android phones a poor experience for almost as long as smartphones have been. exist. More recent inventions, such as self-driving cars and cryptocurrencies, continue to put other people at risk.
To give credit where it’s due, there were some improvements last year that were big wins for consumers. We now have a common power cable for charging our many gadgets. So-called foldable smartphones that open and close like a book now have consumer-friendly software. Companies also made strides in wireless phone service technology, which greatly simplified the process for people to switch phone plans and save lots of money.
With the start of a new year, let’s look ahead at the tech that needs improvement this year and reflect on the solutions we found in 2023.
“Who is the green bubble?” Among smartphone users, this query is not unusual in organizational texts. When iPhone users send text messages to other iPhones, the messages appear in blue, and they can get exclusive perks like funny emojis and animations. But when text messages are sent between iPhone users and Android users, the bubble turns green, many features go out of style, and the quality of images and videos deteriorates.
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