Mobile Phones Has Impacted Health, Education, And Interaction

Over the past decade, we have integrated technology into many parts of out lives. We use our cell phones for everything from finding directions, to taking pictures of moments you do not want to forget. Everywhere you go, you cell phone goes with you, if you forget it at home, somehow we feel naked without it. Cell phones have become so powerful and useful for so many things other than just making phone calls; I do not even know why we still call them phones. With that, we have the right to feel secure and free from unwarranted searches though our cell phones and electronic devices.

According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, nearly two-thirds of the United States adults own a smartphone, which is up from 35% in 2011 (Anderson and Posts). As the acceptance of smartphones expand, many question whether it will have an adverse impact on our lives. Author Nicholas Carr indirectly criticizes the use of a smartphone; however, smartphones, such as Apple’s iPhone can have both positive and negative impacts on a population.

In the world today, cell phones are being used more than ever before. Everywhere you go, cell phones are present, and its users range from almost all ages. There is no avoiding the fact that cell phones are a prominent way of communication. They have become so influential in peoples’ everyday lives that many can not imagine life without a cell phone. Cell phones are not necessarily a bad tool, when used in moderation. Cell phones are changing the way people communicate and the way they live their everyday lives.

“More than three billion people worldwide now use the internet (Time), and 80 percent of them access if from their smartphones” (Smart Insights). A smartphone is a mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, and much more. There is an abundant amount of smartphone brands out there in the world and while they all cost different prices, they all perform the same job. Each person uses their smartphone for various reasons, whether it’s for work or to make calls or texts. Smartphones have changed society in various ways, both good and bad. Although countless individuals think that smartphones have ruined American society, smartphones have actually benefited society because of more safety precautions, information on hand, and entertainment.

Over the past few decades, technology has changed dramatically in our country. Cell phones were invented about forty years ago, and have been perfected every year since. Cell phones, or smart phones have affected the lives of many individuals in our country by providing a direct line of communication, access to social media, and connect individuals to new marketplaces and jobs.

With technology, the way we communicate has changed over the past year with our smart phones we can surf the internet, check our social media accounts, use GPS, and text and call our families and friends. The cell phones have made a significant impact on the social life of people. It helps us to communicate and stay connected around the world. People use their cell phones for nearly everything from cameras, alarm clock, radio, social networks and access to Internet to mobile money transactions.

“Cell phones cannot help people learn! Cell phones only make children dumber. Children and adults alike are not really learning when they search for answers on the internet.” These are phrases that are most commonly used by opponents of the rapidly adjusting modern society we live in today. However, cell phones and social media are an attribute to society in many ways.

Phones have changed the way we communicate with each other forever and how we store information ourselves. During the last couple of decades there has been a steady incline of methods allowing information to become more accessible to all people within range such as Wi-Fi or data connection. Although there have been some downsides to this technology such as increased cyber bullying and other confidence issues, the internet and smartphones in general have become vital parts of our lives. At times we even feeling lost without them, phones have become more convenient and it has increased communication and its beneficial having everything in one device.

Having a smartphone is seen in two diverse ways, good and bad, but by most people around the world, see

Cell phones are quickly becoming the primary form of communication in America. They have become more and more compact and complex throughout the years. Although they can be somewhat overwhelming, a cellphone is a practical device which can be used for many tasks. For a lot of people, cellphones take the place of an alarm, calendar, an address book, camera, and anything else you can think of. Because of cell phones, our generation has strayed away from any of the other means of communication, such as writing letters, emailing, and even face to

Cell phones, otherwise known as smart phones by today’s standards, are an immense help to most Americans in many ways. We use our cell phones daily for communication with friends and family through texting and phone calls, scheduling appointment, or social media. However, the convenience of smart phones is being abused daily in several ways that can lead to severe impacts with the distractions they cause.

Fast forward 10 years, Motorola releases its first mass production type cell phone the Motorola Dyna TCA 8000X, costing consumers nearly $4,000, due to its cost and lack of performance it wasn’t a big hit, really only business type people would fork out the dough for one. It wasn’t till 1997 when Nokia launched its Nokia 6110, with features such as games like Memory, Snake and Logic; it also had a calculator, clock and calendar. The Nokia 6110 was a huge improvement over the costly Motorola device, with the battery last longer and giving consumers more talk time, with added features like the games and clock/calendar. Over the year technology continued to shape mobile device and their features, in 2003 the BlackBerry5810, took it up a notch allowing users to not only make phone calls, but also check and send emails with its QWERTY keyboard feature. Few years later BlackBerry produced another one of a kind cell phone with the BlackBerry 7270 released in 2005, what was so special about it? It offered the first ever Wi-Fi feature, since then the sky has been the limit for smart phones, they are smaller, lighter, and offer users not only the ability to make phone calls, but also features like email, web browsing, music, games, apps, online banking and yeah still has a clock and calendar.

In today’s society, people rely heavily on the use of cellular phones. There are a number of advantages and disadvantages of a cellular phone. Some advantages of cellular phones use are cellular phone use is a great form of communication. A cellular phone is a way to track and keep in touch with others. Being able to keep in touch can be very beneficial. I am a student living away from home and for my mother, and for me, having a cellular phone allows my mother talk with me from afar and secretly, it helps her to know if I am safe. For me, being able to use my cellular phone lets me talk to my mother when I need advice or assistance or simply say hello. Cellular phones are good tools. Many cellular phones are equipped with the internet, which provides you with information. Cellular phones gives you access to different applications (apps) that perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities that are very useful for cellular phone user. I currently use multiple applications that are very useful, for instance, the ‘esure’ application is an application that disables me from texting or talking on my cellular phone while driving. Then there is an application I use to help me eat healthy by counting by carbohydrate intact. These are just some advantages of cellular phone use.

I wanted to expand my knowledge on this topic because cell-phones are becoming more essential for everyday work and/or tasks. I also wanted to know how one of the most important and used devices of our generation came to be.

Today, it is almost inconceivable to imagine that anyone would not have a mobile phone. In fact, it is an all too common sight in this day and age to be walking down a busy street and seeing people gazing down, neck craned, down at the latest mobile device. Generally, the rise in mobile phone usage, which shows no sign of abating, is generally perceived as a good way of connecting to others. From the comfort of our own home, through apps on our mobiles, we can order food, control our heating, check our emails and stay connected, and be digitally entertained; in contrast to days of old when Snake or Monopoly was the norm. Also, for cautious parents, there is the benefit of being able to track their children’s movements constantly through Find Your iPhone or Location Services. Your phone is more than just a phone. The term “smartphone” is prevalent, and reflects the multitude of additional features and functionality that come in the shape of smart apps such as Navigation Tools to replace hardcopy maps, shared working and communication through Whatsapp groups, connecting people with shared interests and common goals such as scientists and doctors who can analyse weather patterns and diagnose diseases from all around the world using shared databases on supercomputers; as well as making new discoveries and developing cures for diseases. Mobile phones are, simply, a