Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman are clear: the days of mobile phones are numbered. Tim Cook doesn’t quite agree.

By Dr. Rosalia Neve

The technology industry is abuzz with speculation about the future of smartphones. Iconic figures such as Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman envision a world where these devices could be replaced by emerging technologies. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook takes a different stance, believing in the longevity of smartphones.

Futuristic visions to replace the smartphone

Elon Musk, founder of Neuralink, anticipates a future where smartphones will be obsolete, replaced by brain-computer interfaces. These devices would allow users to control electronic devices with their thoughts, eliminating the need for physical interfaces. Two people have already been fitted with these implants, demonstrating the feasibility of this technology.

For his part, Bill Gates has invested in electronic tattoos developed by Chaotic Moon. These tattoos, which incorporate nanosensors, can collect, receive and transmit information, offering potential applications in health, geolocation and communication.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, predicts that augmented reality glasses will become the next major computing platform, succeeding smartphones. He envisions that by 2030, these glasses will allow users to perform most of the tasks currently done on their phones, thereby reducing dependence on traditional devices.

Apple’s position: renewed confidence in the smartphone

Contrary to these futuristic visions, Tim Cook remains convinced of the durability of smartphones. Under his leadership, Apple continues to innovate in this area, as evidenced by the launch of the iPhone 16, which incorporates advanced artificial intelligence features. These improvements aim to enrich the user experience while maintaining the relevance of smartphones in everyday life.

Cook emphasises Apple’s commitment to continuously improving its flagship products, with a focus on quality and utility. He believes that smartphones will continue to play a central role in consumers’ lives, while coexisting with new technologies such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Rosalia Neve
About the author
Dr. Rosalia Neve
Dr. Rosalia Neve is a sociologist and public policy researcher based in Montreal, Quebec. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from McGill University, where her work explored the intersection of social inequality, youth development, and community resilience. As a contributor to EvidenceNetwork.ca, Dr. Neve focuses on translating complex social research into clear, actionable insights that inform equitable policy decisions and strengthen community well-being.
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2 thoughts on “Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman are clear: the days of mobile phones are numbered. Tim Cook doesn’t quite agree.”

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  2. Re: “intersection of social inequality, youth development, and community resilience… actionable insights that inform equitable policy decisions and strengthen community well-being. ”

    This is not science, but neo-marxism. And judging from how our liberal Elite, educated in neo-marxism-saturated and Qatari-funded universities, have reacted with Judenhass to Israel’s legitimate war against those that seek her “removal from the pages of history,” there is something fundamentally broken with this politically correct neo-marxism-based paradigm. It needs reform or enters obsolescence.
    — Reeducation and a critical review of one’s expensive immersion in such course of neo-marxism-immersive study is recommended, Doctor.

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