10 smartphones to expect in 2017

Technology companies have kept pushing the boundaries of innovation especially with mobile phone development. First, we had basic mobile phones with large antenna for making and receiving calls. Signals were n to so great but we made use of them anyway. and then there was a new wave with the text message (SMS) and MMS era. people literally went crazy, competing with each other on who could type the fastest.
When camera phones with mp3 capability launched, we all thought that was it, it couldn’t get better than being able to take pictures, make videos and store mp3 music on just one device which was previously just used for making calls and sending texts.
However, as time passed, newer, easier and more advanced technologies were developed and today wearable devices, smartphones and connected things have taken over.
The year 2016 saw a lot of these gadgets hit the market. Some people have called 2016, the year of technological advancement. Apart from the different smartphones, gadgets, tech solutions, softwares and apps that were launched in Nigeria this year, the country also hosted Mark Zukerburg, the influential tech business enthusiast and founder of the global brand, Facebook who expressed interest in Nigeria’s technology space, evidenced in his visit to the Yaba technology hub in Lagos.
However, have we ever wondered ‘what;s coming up next and how would it change our lives?’. Tech experts say there’s more to expect in 2017. Here’s a list of 10 gadgets to look forward to this year;
Symetium: This smartphone PC is focused on its sleek design, symmetry and quality. With an all metal unibody construction and a UI based on elegance and simplicity, it has a touch sensitive RGB button that swipes instantly to access the device, 24 mega pixel camera with a dedicated shutter button. The device also has front facing stereo speakers and 256GB storage. Its OLED screen makes images clear and vivid. The most amazing thing about this latest gadget is that you can dock the Symetium to any HDMI screen to turn it into a full desktop PC or use it itself as a computer.

Comet: The first buoyant smartphone. It is water resistant, dust proof and it floats in water so you don’t have to look deep in the pool for your lost phone. This small but effective buoyant phone has time lapse, slow motion and a dual camera which makes use of the front and rear camera together. So you can take a selfie and nature’s beauty right in front of you at the same time. Comet, the android powered smartphone understands the user’s mood.
Robin by Nextbit: This cloud first, design forward smartphone has so much storage since it runs on cloud and so you can keep all your photos, songs, videos, messages and apps. Because the phone learns and adapts as you use it, it can do all what you want it to do. Robin has a fun looking design, 2680 mAh battery, dual front facing speakers, fingerprint sensor, snapdragon 808, 100GB online storage and 32GB offline. It also charges very quickly and tech geeks have tagged it the 2017 super phone.
iPhone 8: Tech enthusiasts anticipate the launch of Apple’s new iPhone this year which they predict will come with a rimless display, revolutionary e-SIM, wireless charging, primary 20MP camera and a secondary 12MP camera, iOS 10, HD 5K display, 6GB RAM and much more.
Sony Zeus: Featuring a sleek liquid metal chassis, a wraparound edge-to-edge display, dual cameras, and minimalistic buttons on the side for power / volume. If this handset does go into production this year expect it to boast at least an octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
Lenovo Bendable phone: 2017 will see a bendable phone for the first time in the history of smartphones. This should be very convenient for people who like to put their phones in their back pockets and sit wherever, forgetting that there is something in their pocket. Already, the internet is going crazy with predictions and dummy samples of how the phone might be designed.
Nokia C1: Nokia is coming out with a top of the range, sleek smartphone this year and smartphone lovers have been told to expect the unexpected as the foremost smartphone maker is set to bring out its A- game for 2017.
Nexpaq: This is a modular smartphone case that allows you to customise your phone by adding additional features ignorer to enable you do more with your phone. Simply slide your phone into the nexpaq case, access the app and enjoy the features each module provides, such as laser, battery power, USB flash, air quality, amplified speaker, back up, temperature and humidity and lots more. This is the first phone case that allows you to switch hardware between android and apple devices.
Light phone: As the name implies, this is a phone away from your phone. It’s a size of a credit card and it only makes phone calls. You can go out without your phone, away from distraction and you’ll never miss a call from friends as your away phone will be with you. Designed to be used as little as possible.
Samsung Galaxy S8: Samsung is going to come out with a new phone this year. The newest creation will have the entire surface covered in a display. Tech enthusiasts predict that there would be two models with wider displays with optical recognition technology.

Jumoke Akiyode