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Stephen Downes

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OK, this isn't going to happen next year - I remember using ATMs in the 80s long before they became ubiquitous. And the cost of owning a smartphone will have to come down to a level anyone can afford - but it will (in fact, they'll be giving them away). That said, your smartphone (or whatever it's called in 2025) will be your wallet, your set of keys, your identification papers, your communicator and internet browser, compass and map, and much more. It won't be everything (contra some enthusiasts) - you will use your pad for larger-screen tasks, like drawing, editing and reading, and your wad for space-sharing, watching video or sporting events and for gaming.

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