More Data Was Transmitted Over the Internet in 2010 Than All Previous Years Combined.

This is a trend that will continue.
There are currently 4 billion connected devices around the world, Intel expects that number to increase to 15 billion by 2015 and 50 billion by 2020. Given that the projected population of the world by 2020 is 8 billion (from the UN ESA), this is staggering
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Farmade making good ground in the smartphone arena in the UK.
Later this year the firm plans to introduce apps capable of capturing information in-field such as work completed and field inspection details so farmers can amend their records in real-time.
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Their mantra very closely mirrors ours in terms of delivering offerings that farmers’ can us “The apps should be easy to install and transfers data very efficiently so only requires a basic phone signal to perform acceptably. Simple to use, low cost app to give users access to their data on the move’

Hands free all the way.
With Apple and Google both releasing voice recognition updates and applications for smartphones, it is very feasible that within a couple of years you will not need to touch your phone to carry out the basic functions.
Apple’s version called Siri is taking off in the states with some novel uses such as asking;
1. “Siri, Send A Text.” Here’s where Siri’s lift-to-talk feature comes in handy. No more texting and walking! Just turn the phone on, put it to your ear and say “Siri, text my wife and let her know I’m going to be late.” No fuss and anyone walking past will simply think you’re talking to your personal assistant. Which, of course, you are.
2. “Siri, Will It Rain Today?” Apple made a big deal of Siri’s weather prediction capabilities, so it’s no surprise that she understands all manner of meteorological questions.
More examples here

I am trialling the Android version for Samsung and HTC and will let you know how I get on but my feeling is that if they can get this working from Gaoth Dobhair to Cahersiveen it really will be the game changer.
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Gingerbread-Iris-Siri-iOS-Honeycomb,news-12968.html