Sony Unveils Touchless Display Smartphone

What the new phone will look like

A new smartphone has been developed by Sony that allows users to open links and applications by just hovering your finger over them instead of touching the phone.

Sony describes this new technology as a floating touch user interface, which is due to go on sale in the second half of 2012.

I'm sure like me and many mobile analysts your wondering if this new technology will be practical or popular.

It works by a users finger will act as a mouse cursor, highlighting a link or application. Once selected, it can be activated it with a single tap. 


Although it might reduce the amount of smudges and marks on your screen the new technology might be more trouble than it is worth and by just putting your phone in your pocket leaves you with smudges so will new technology kick off?