Smartphones to shoot full HD video by 2012

 

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Posted on 7 Nov 2008 at 11:09

Ericsson has revealed its four-year vision for smartphones, including 20 megapixel cameras and an ability to shoot full HD video.

Speaking at a conference in Sweden, Ericsson offered a checklist of the features it expects to start appearing in smartphones by 2012.

Among the more obvious, the company predicted a shift to 1Ghz processors, and 1,024 x 768 XGA screens. However, it also suggested a switch to devices supporting Long Term Evolution, a potential 3G sucessor, which could offer mobile connections capable of 100Mb/sec.

It's clearly the "12-20 megapixel similar to today's pocket cameras, or even better" that is the most exciting, however the company will have to ensure the optics are there to back up the resolution.

Author: Stuart Turton