As the technology developed and matured, hand-held devices have been significantly improved with better mobility and more functions: when I was young, my father used to have a mobile cell phone which was very heavy – its weight was over 1 lb., which was at least three times heavier than the newest iPhone. Also, besides the basic phone-calling function, many new communication applications – text messaging, social networks including Facebook and Instagram, and online video chat tools like Skype – are integrated with the mobile devices. From using a simple handy-phone to a well-functioned smart phone, my communication style had also changed a lot. The first hand-held mobile device for communication is a personal handy-phone which is named “Xiao Ling Tong” in China. I received that in 2008 when I was in middle school. The device itself looks like a mini mobile phone, but its functions were limited to phone-calling, text messaging and some simple games. Also, it did not have an individual phone number – it was connected with the fixed-line telephone and they share the same phone number. At that time, the way I was using my handy-phone was to contact my parents through phone-calling when I went out. I did not use that to communicate with my friends or classmates frequently as most of them did not own mobile devices. However, it was not as convenient as a true smart phone: it did not have roaming service, which meant that it could only be used locally. In 2010, I went to
The first mobile phones, due to its “smaller” size, would still be considered very large in today’s world. Many of the early cell phones were considered “car phones” because they were shaped like a brick and could not fit into one's pocket. The first cell phone was called the Motorola DynaTAC 8000x and was commercially available in 1983. The cellular technology to call these phones was analog frequencies. In the early 2000’s, cell phones became smaller is size and the software got faster. The introduction of the Blackberry popularized the use of the technology allowing more and more people to be involved. Cell phones became popular with the introduction of text messaging, short messages that can be sent to another person. Texting has become an easier and quicker form of communicating with others. Teenagers and children grew to love this feature as a main form of communication. They took on this mainly because it is very private and did not have to be loud in a situation that was not appropriate. “Today’s teens will carry the technology with them as a part of their repertoire of communication possibilities. Where older generations, when
Technology has changed drastically from the 1970s to now. We have exceeded what most people back then could ever imagine. The technology used in schools, homes, and in public places has evolved into technology that makes the “cutting edge” technology of the 70s look very simple. Things such as the personal computer, the cell phone, electronic games, TVs, and even watches have changed completely. The ways that they have exceeded expectations is truly unbelievable.
Over the past 20 years, technology has advanced in an almost indescribable way and it is continuing to do so. It has a vast influence on our society and having some type of technological device is becoming a necessity for some people. Cell phones are one of these devices “with everyone from elementary school kids to senior citizens owning at least one. ”(Laura Jerpi)
As a Millennial and frequent user of many devices, I find that technology has drastically improved over the years, which directly correlates with the increase in its usage. Technology has become an essential piece in our generation’s functionality and therefore it is not likely to go away anytime soon. The thought of newer and better technology is usually appealing to the average consumer for obvious reasons; better entertainment, research and medical advances, etc. However, our progress as a society does not depend on technology, rather to some extent, it inhibits our ability to grow mentally.
Cell phones have provided citizens of America the ability to contact people by call, text, social media, or video chat. Many people my age have used this technology for communicating with friends, using for school work, and gathering all the latest trends that are spreading across America. Even though other generations have been introduced to cell phones, my generation has had the most experience
The years of the early 2,000 to the time of the present were the best, and the worst of times. During the years, there was development in technology resulting in change which may be for the best, or worse. As inventions of the phone, and other technologies such as computers, email, transportation, and, videos developed throughout the years, humans had better communication. However, the result of the rise in technology may also be for the worst in the future, and present. At this time humans are no longer interact with one another, and are depending on technology, and email to talk to others instead of face to face. While the justice for those who bully others were served, and less bullying as a result for the best. There was a rise in cyberbullying
Do you remember ever meeting someone you’ve feel in love with at first sight? Or have you ever had a family member move out of state? Did you wonder if you would ever see them again, or if there was a way to get in touch with them? Today it is possible to find someone and reconnect with simply knowing their name. With the help of the internet connecting with people has become easier than ever before. But are we really connecting? Although technology has reconnected people together in some ways, experienced generations believe that it has driven humanity farther apart, but there wrong.
Cell phones are as common in the market today as a wrist watch on your arm. They are always at our side whether you’re young or elderly, ready to be answered, receive text messages, check
The 21st century has given us a whole new way to communicate with other people. We now have mobile phones that can do just about anything. We can make instant calls to anywhere in the world, send e-mails and text messages, and access social media to connect with friends and family. All of these methods of communications are in the palm of our hand. It still costs money to have this luxury but we no longer have to pay per word or minute anymore. Because of the many benefits of cell phones, they have become one of the most relied on pieces of technology ever
Technology has changed a lot over the past few years. The telephone was invented in 1876, but the first mobile phone wasn’t invented until a hundred years later! Just a few years ago people used brick-like phones, and today’s phones are about as slim as a sheet of paper. The first gaming console was invented a year before the first mobile phone. Unfortunately Ralph didn’t know it would be the start of the “console wars.” Of course to use your Xbox or your Playstation you need a television. The first tv was invented in 1926, the inventor, John Loggie Baird had been working on it for a couple years.
April 3, 1973 was when the first cell phone was made. The cell phone was probably more of a household item instead of a hand held item, but still was very popular. It included an antenna, number pad, and a few other buttons but that was all. As time progressed cell phones shortened or even lost the antenna and got a bigger screen.
Cell phones have developed over the years to become not only a way to talk with others, but to have forms of entertainment, social media, and other means of communication. Many people today only rely on their phones or computers, and
Technology has made the lives of many people much easier. The internet especially has been an invention that many people today do not believe they could live without. It is used daily not only to do research for papers, but also to look up recipes, book airplane flights and hotels, or even shop from the privacy of one’s own home. Even though it has become much easier to do all of these things, it has also become much simpler for the government and others to monitor our daily lives. This not only means our own privacy is compromised, but government officials who are supposed to be watching out and representing us are doing the opposite both in our own, and other countries. Should governments be allowed to implement surveillance of its
We are living in an electronic age. The whole world is taking a new turn with every fraction of time. It has given birth to globalization. The world has been contracted and concise at a tip. There are a lot of new means of communication which have made our life so simple and easy going. Mobile phone be the most used present-day phenomenon in this fast-growing time. Mobile phone is a revolutionary step in the field of tele-communication. We had the days when the telephones only served the purpose of communication through sound. Mobile phone has completely changed the concept of the telephoning. Now a phone is not only a mere phone but it is a lot. The mobile phone has changed how people’s minds work.
Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, the world has become a smaller place. The time used to travel to far distances has diminished; with the growth of new technologies, traveling and communicating have become simple daily tasks for many people. Through the growth of global communication, people have become closer to others across the globe, and business has gone world wide. One invention that came along with the technological revolution is the cell phone. Cell phones allow us to be reachable anywhere at anytime, letting us communicate even during travel. As time becomes more valuable for people, the importance of accessibility to communication also increases. With cell phones, the communication and