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Mark Zuckerberg Announces the End of Mobile Phones and Reveals Their Replacement
” He predicts that by the 2030s, people will reach for their phones less often, opting instead for the convenience and seamless integration of smart glasses.
(Belles and Gals) :
The smartphone has been a constant companion in our lives for decades, shaping how we connect, work, and stay informed.
But according to Mark Zuckerberg, the days of mobile phones dominating our lives might be numbered.
In a bold statement, the Meta CEO shared his vision for the future: smart glasses as the next major computing platform, set to replace smartphones as our go-to tech device.
Are Smartphones Becoming Obsolete?
For years, smartphones have been indispensable, but Zuckerberg believes they’re on the verge of being relegated to a secondary role.
Speaking in a recent video, he explained that wearable technology, particularly smart glasses, offers a more immersive and less intrusive experience than traditional phones.
“I think the trend in computing is to become more omnipresent, natural, and social,” Zuckerberg said.
“You want to interact with people around you, and I believe this will be the next major platform after phones.
” He predicts that by the 2030s, people will reach for their phones less often, opting instead for the convenience and seamless integration of smart glasses. “
The Rise of Smart Glasses
While the idea of smart glasses replacing smartphones may sound futuristic, recent advancements in technology suggest it’s closer than we think.
Major tech companies are pouring resources into this space, each with its own take on wearable tech.
Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s Orion project are leading the charge, but they’re not alone.
Numerous other companies are working to develop augmented reality glasses that blend cutting-edge functionality with everyday usability.
Zuckerberg is particularly optimistic about Meta’s efforts.
He envisions a future where smart glasses offer features like real-time augmented reality overlays, on-the-go information access, and personalized guidance.
Essentially, they’ll act as personal assistants that are always within view—no need to pull a phone out of your pocket.Zuckerberg explains that this transition won’t happen overnight.
Smartphones will remain integral for many tasks, but smart glasses are poised to gradually take over in areas where convenience matters most.
There will come a time when your smartphone spends more time in your pocket than out of it,” he said.
“Even if some tasks are more effectively handled on a phone, users will gravitate toward the ease of using smart glasses.”
With features like navigation assistance, voice-activated commands, and AR-enhanced communication, these glasses could redefine how we interact with the digital world—and each other.
What This Means for the Future
The move from smartphones to smart glasses represents a broader trend in technology: making computing more intuitive, wearable, and socially integrated.
If Meta and other tech giants succeed, smart glasses could become as ubiquitous as smartphones are today, changing the way we engage with the world around us.
While this shift may take time, one thing is clear: the future of tech is wearable, and the days of staring at a screen in our hands might soon be behind us.
Whether this will truly replace the smartphone or simply complement it remains to be seen, but the evolution of personal technology is undeniably accelerating.
Source: Belles and Gals
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CBN admits it opened domiciliary accounts for PFIPC agency
Represented by the Director of its Banking Services Department, Hamisu Ibrahim, the CBN said that the accounts are one in US dollars, the other in British pounds sterling, were opened following a mandate received from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
File photo : PFIPC agency DG, Adeniyi Adeyemi
The Central Bank of Nigeria had admitted that it opened two foreign-currency domiciliary accounts for the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
The apex bank made the confirmation, yesterday, during the public hearing convened at the National Assembly Complex by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the existence and operations of the PFIPC, chaired by Yusuf Gagdi and inaugurated by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
Represented by the Director of its Banking Services Department, Hamisu Ibrahim, the CBN said that the accounts are one in US dollars, the other in British pounds sterling, were opened following a mandate received from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
He explained that on July 30, 2025, CBN received a mandate dated July 29, 2025 from the Office of the Accountant-General.
“We received the mandate to authorise two accounts, one a US dollar domiciliary account, the other a pound domiciliary account, for the Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council,” Ibrahim told the committee.
He explained the CBN’s verification process, “The process of opening an account requires a mandate from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
“Once we receive that mandate, we perform all the necessary verifications to confirm that this mandate is actually coming from that office.
The department that handles the mandate is different from the department that actually does the account opening,” he said.
Nevertheless, he noted that no one came to activate the accounts after they were opened.“We did not receive any correspondence, mandate, signature or mandate cards. We were not introduced to the authorising or approving officers.“Based on that, those accounts remain inactive, with zero balance. There have been no foreign exchange allocations.
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UAE DIRHAM Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370 CHINESE YUAN Buy ₦190 Sell ₦205
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CENTRAL AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2,150 Sell 2,250
AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900
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JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8.50
CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦203.57
WEST AFRICAN CFA (XOF) ₦2.40
WEST AFRICAN UNIT ACCOUNT (WAUA) ₦1,874. 32
SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦367.48
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