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Smart Chimps Hot Topics
As the world of mobile is so vast, each month Smart Chimps focuses on a hot topic so our readers can gain valuable insight into specific areas that are driving this fast moving ecosystem.
Smart Chimps publishes monthly features, profiles, bylined articles, Q&As and news stories. If you would like to submit related news, contribute a byline, participate in a Q&A or feature, or sponsor the site during months of interest, contact Heather on [email protected].
HOT TOPICS 2014
January 2014
2014 Trends and Challenges
This month we look ahead at 2014 to see what is in store for the mobile world, what the big trends are going to be across all of our hot topics, and what those in the know are forecasting.
February 2014
Near Field Communications
We take a close look at NFC, looking into how this technology has moved on since last year. We investigate how and why this revolutionary technology is evolving, and what we can expect to see over coming months.
March 2014
Mobile networks
2014 is a big year for mobile networks. 5G is already being debated by the mobile industry, even though 4G services are only just establishing themselves in the mainstream. We take a look at 4G and the future shape of 5G.
April 2014
Mobile Health
Mobile technology is making great strides in the mobile health arena. This month we look at the companies, organisations and technologies, what they are doing and how they are helping.
May 2014
Developer Close Up
We look at the developer community in our Developer Close Up. We look at mobile developers working in the app space, covering the challenges, trends and the future.
June 2014
Wearable Technology
2014 is the year that wearable technology gets into its stride after appearing in the market in 2013. We take a look at what’s out there, where it’s going, and how it might be used going forward.
July 2014
Mobile Security
Mobile security is a huge area, and one that is continuing to grow in significance as more and more information is transferred onto our pocket-sized computers. We delve into its deepest pits to see what is going on.
August 2014
Location Based Services and Marketing
All areas of mobile are now interrelated; there are few subjects in this industry that truly stand alone. LBS and marketing are an example of service and technology now married for life. We look at the synergy between these two subjects, and what’s happening in this area.
September 2014
Mobile Operating Systems
Always a feisty topic, this month we see how the major operating systems are faring, how this area is developing, and how we can expect it to move forward.
October 2014
Inclusion and accessibility in mobile
This month we take a close up view on how people with disabilities are able to access the world of mobile, or not, and how mobile technology can help those people change and improve their lives.
November 2014
Mobile Money
Money, money, money! Is 2014 the year the mobile wallet becomes a trusted tool for consumers? Here we see how mobile money in both developed and developing countries is taking the world by storm.
December 2014
Smartphones and Tablets
Mobile devices are exciting news at this time of year. We look at what manufacturers have to offer, and will be delving into the technologies and trends in the smartphone and tablet space to see what these sexy little gadgets are driving in the mobile channel.
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