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New Technology consists of new hardware devices, computational workflows, digital
advances, and information systems. As technology continues to evolve over the years, this
never-ending cycle of new devices and experiences will always be present amongst consumers.
Traditionally, new hardware devices are intriguing because they are designed to improve our
access to information, media, and a connection to the digital world, but does this mean our
previous-gen devices are no longer valuable?
This project involves creating a prototype application designed for both computer and
mobile interfaces to help improve the accessibility to information and the overall user experience
with an older device. The “To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade” app will inform end-users of their
older technological device specifications and suggest hardware/software methods to unlock their
full potential.
The goal of this paper is to shed some light on consumers that upgrading to the following
gen devices is not always necessary to receive the best human-to-computer interactions. It is
likely the computer or mobile device that one owns now, with some slight modifications, is all
that is needed to provide a pleasant experience.