Tablet, Phablet, Smartphone 2015

Last year at this time I wrote an extensive post on this topic. As expected there are big changes. Prices have dropped.

• Nexus 6 smartphone $349
• Amazon 7 ” Fire Tablet  – $50

More importantly apps have become more productive and entertaining.

• Amazon Photo – Unlimited photo and video storage
• Amazon Music – Tens of  thousands of popular songs
• HBO Now – Latest series and movies
• Medium –  A new publishing forum from the creators of Twitter
• What’s App – Free texting and phone calls
• Pocket Casts – Listen to public radio and podcasts all over the world
• OK Google / Siri – Search assistants to explore the web
• 4K Video – Broadcast quality movies

Summary:

The smartphone has now become your computer, camera and messaging appliance that fits in your pocket or purse.