- PPF Points
- 2,039
The gradual discontinuation of infrared technology in phones is attributed to the shortcomings of speed, range, and functionality as compared with more advanced wireless options of today. Infrared could only work with direct line of the sight between devices, and it was extremely sensitive to physical obstructions and lighting conditions which made it unsuitable for most of the use cases. The improvement of customer expectations has led to the need for faster data transfer and greater convenience. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. These were the technologies that did not require devices to be perfectly aligned for communication and could be applied without any distance restrictions.The above mentioned communication protocols, in other words, the new ones, allowed the connection of the devices without any limitations as to speed, range, and distance, thus placed infrared in double jeopardy, it was no longer a necessary tool in future applications. Furthermore, as they were transforming into much complex devices with more functions, the hardware design was demanding and so was the desire for greater efficiency engage because in addition they provided limited abilities often requiring a piece of hardware that occupied the space which is not in fact too superfluous, to be clear. smart phones that could do absolutely everything plus a little bit more. The new place was the app ecosystems which contributed the most in that shift and; the cloud storage also played an essential role in that move from the local and direct file exchange to the cross-platform sharing tools, online messaging, and streaming. No technological launch was necessary because the new features were enough to make the transition smooth and convenient for the user.
