Zuckerberg sees future with no more smartphones

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg believe the days of smartphone use might be counted and a new replacement is on the horizon.

Here are some of the main takeaways of the interview hosted by Verge deputy director Alex Heath:

• New technology is enabling the shift: With the rise of AI there are now a better use for the smartglasses: having your own personal assistant looking at the world through your eyes.

• New capabilities: With an assistant sitting on the tip of your nose, you're just a short voice command away from having instant translations, explanations, and digital overlays on your field of view.

• Some use-cases: Gives you navigation directions directly before your eyes, looking up restaurant reviews before entering a new place, and discreet message notifications.

What are the obstructions that keeps us from ditching the phone for a new pair of Ray Bans with AI?

• **The technology is not quite there yet: **considering battery life, processing power, and privacy concern.

• Gradual Transition: People won't give up their phones immediately. Some users will still feel more comfortable with- and find use cases for the smartphone, as with desktops vs. laptops.

• Historical Precedent: We started with landlines, which evolved to mobile phones and flip phones, and currently we're on smartphones. It's not hard to imagine there will be another shift in how we communicate with each other and the world around us; smart glasses could be the next big thing.

Have the innovation for smartphones stagnated? Perhaps it's time for a change in the way we interact with our favorite gadget?