Mark Zuckerberg has predicted an imminent end smart mobile phones in the no distant future.
The tech guru said that tig tech is quietly preparing for a major shift, and the device you rely on every day is starting to lose its dominance.
For nearly three decades, smartphones have dominated modern life, evolving from simple communication tools to powerful devices that control everything from work to entertainment. But according to Mark Zuckerberg, this era may soon end.
Tech insiders believe the next wave of innovation won’t be about improving the smartphone—it will be about replacing it altogether. Zuckerberg envisions a world where people interact with digital content without ever needing to pull a device out of their pocket. Instead, everything will be seamlessly displayed through smart glasses.
The Rise of Smart Glasses:
This isn’t just a distant dream. Meta and Apple are already investing billions into AR wearables. Apple’s Vision Pro is a sign of the company’s commitment to a future beyond smartphones, while Meta is focused on making smart glasses mainstream. The idea is simple: instead of looking down at a phone screen, digital information will be overlaid onto the real world in real time.
Zuckerberg believes that within ten years, people will keep their smartphones tucked away more often than they use them, relying instead on lightweight smart glasses for everyday tasks. Texting, making calls, checking the news, and even navigating streets could all be done without ever pulling out a phone. This could eliminate the need for physical screens, freeing users from constantly looking down.
What Makes This Shift Possible?
The key to replacing smartphones lies in advancements in artificial intelligence and augmented reality. Smart glasses won’t just display information; they will act as intelligent personal assistants, capable of responding to voice commands, providing instant translations, and even enhancing real-world objects with digital overlays.
Imagine walking through a city and seeing navigation directions projected into your vision, or looking at a restaurant and instantly seeing its menu and reviews without needing to Google it. Instead of unlocking a phone to check notifications, messages could appear discreetly in your peripheral vision, keeping you connected without distraction.