NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Change ishappening faster and faster these days and consumers are more willing to embrace that change, according toFord Motor's (F) futurist, Sheryl Connelly.

Connelly said one of therapid changes coming to consumers in 2015 is a big shift in mobile payments.Thanks to Apple's (AAPL) Apple Pay, consumers can now carry their credit card information on their iPhone and use the phone to pay for goods and services rather than breaking out their wallets. There's also Google's (GOOGL) Google Wallet option.

Another trend gaining steam:wearable devices ranging from Google's Glassto FitBitand even Nike's (NKE) Fuel Band.

She said wearable devicesallowconsumers tohave less in their hands and pockets. That appears to be the goal, she said, pointing to Ford as an example. Instead of needing to keep your keys in your pocket or purse, consumers can simply lock them in the car.

-- Written by Bret Kenwell

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Here Are the Breakthrough Trends That Will Continue in 2015 and Beyond