Holistic Web Browsing:
Trends of the Future
Article by Christopher Butler
April 10, 2010
Over the years, the World Wide Web has evolved tremendously. But the web does have room for improvement as with all technology. The web of the future will be offering more opportunities and benefits, will create integration, and overall, create a holistic experience. There are four ways that will make this happen:
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Browser as an operating system
- Functionality-limited mobile devices
- Web enhanced web devices
- Personalization
Looking towards the Future.....
Browser as an operating system
Web browsers will continue to be refined and expanded to include new functionality that will approach an operating system's level of sophistication
Functionality-limited mobile devices
Designers and developers need to become proficient at identifying and executing functionality limited sets for mobile applications
Web enhanced web devices
Previously unconnected objects will be enhanced with filters to send and receive contextual data across the Web. The design of these objects will change as a result of new interface attributes.
Personalization
Personalization trends will give users more control over their information and bring new, relevant information to them.
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/04/10/holistic-web-browsing-4-trends-of-the-future/
