CELLPHONES and broadband are so embedded in the fabric of daily life that it’s hard to believe we ever got by without them. Yet only 10 years ago they were optional extras for gadget freaks.
A decade from now, the chances are most of us will feel the same about smartphones. These nifty devices have finally come of age and are quickly changing the way we work, relax and communicate (see “Welcome to Appland”). Unlike the first mobile revolution, which was brought about by clever hardware, this time round it’s a plethora of downloadable software “apps” that are driving…
