The mobile computing year in our collective rear-view mirror was, without doubt, all about the tablet. Apple’s iPad became available in April 2010, succeeding where no previous tablet device had — and then some. So we’re going out on a limb and predicting that 2011, in terms of mobile technology, will be the year of the…tablet. But there will be plenty of other small business mobile trends to follow, too. Here’s a quick look at the year speeding toward us: the mobile technology that might change how you work on the go, and the opportunities it offers for reaching your customers when they’re mobile. The iPad’s raging success in 2010 spurred the launch of notable, competitive tablets from Samsung (the Galaxy Tab), Dell (Streak, Inspiron Duo) and others. As sure as the Pope wears red loafers, there will be more tablets in 2011. Read more.
The Mobile Office in 2011Tablet Mania Will Accelerate