The Italian historian from Cambridge, Federica Gigante, discovered that an artifact similar to today's smartphones existed over 1,000 years ago. This device allowed interaction between various ancient communities and cultures, serving as a platform for scientific exchange between Arabs and Jews for a millennium.
The astronomical artifact, dating back to the 3rd century BC, was used to identify the position and height of stars in the sky. It is believed that in the next five years, smartphones will feature holographic screens that allow interaction in 3D without the need for additional accessories.
Future iPhones are expected to do away with physical buttons, introducing a design based on ports and wireless charging. Additionally, they could be made from recyclable materials and self-charging technology, harnessing solar energy or movement. The integration of augmented reality chips is also anticipated.
As for artificial intelligence, Siri is expected to evolve to offer more human and predictive interactions, focused on personalization and automation, within a decade. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy phones could feature flexible screens that dynamically adjust to use, laser projectors capable of creating interactive 3D holograms, and advanced haptic feedback.
The ancient artifact allowed scientists to add applications to their devices, including latitude revisions of various cities and measurements of distances between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. It was also used by Muslim scholars to locate Mecca, establish prayer times, and translate texts from Arabic to Hebrew.
