Positive And Negative Effects Of Smartphones

In the modern-day world, there are about 6.8 billion cell phone subscriptions. Mobile telephones have really changed the way we do things in our daily life. Before cell phones were invented individuals were more interactive with each other. In the late 1900’s, Martin Cooper invented the first mobile telephone. Today we have a variety of mobile phones to choose from such as Apple and Samsung. Widespread cell phone use has definitely affected the world negatively because it is a distraction, can be harmful, and addicting.

As the world grows larger, society is adding more technology. Cell phones have taken over the lives of many people. In most cases, people are either using their phones to pay bills, use social media, or to talk to someone in a quick way. Children have been impacted by cell phones along with adults. The users of cell phones have become blind to the negative effects that they have on a person’s health and attitude. The use of cell phones can greatly affect social skills, cause the development of hearing and eye problems, and cause an increase in stress levels.

Smartphones have made a major impact on American society. Twenty years ago, smart phones did not exist and now we cannot go a day without them. The devices have made both positive and negative changes on how we carry out daily activities, how we conduct business and how we communicate.

When Apple first released the iPhone in 2007, the world could never imagine how commonplace it would become and how vast the effects would be. Shortly after the release, social media such as Facebook and Twitter blew up as society began accessing them on their new iPhones. These networking sites have allowed people to connect with others worldwide, transforming the very nature of socializing and human interactions. As the years pass, a general increase in the number of Americans, both old and young, who use their smartphones to access social media becomes prominent. However, this increase in usage has had a detrimental effect on the behavior of adults, teenagers, and even children because it lowers attention span, induces sleep

The cell phones have very bad effect on the environment. The cell phones which are thrown away after not capable to work properly can badly affect our environment. The cell phones contain bio accumulative metals which become toxic over a period of time. The hazardous substances like cadmium, lead, nickel and mercury are present in cell phones which are capable of causing cancer and other fatal diseases if cell phones are not disposed properly.

Smartphones have had negative impacts on everyone’s life for a while. It is like a drug; it is almost impossible to put a smartphone down after grabbing it. Once someone gets into the habit of constantly being on their phone, it is going to be difficult to break the habit. The obsession of smartphones has gotten to the point where students are texting during a teacher’s lecture, and the worst part is, people now are texting while driving. Young children are also starting to have smartphone addictions. Until 15 years ago, kids wanted toys instead of phones. Not everyone thinks about what negative effects a smartphone can have, they only think about the positive ones.

Our way of living is revolutionized by technology. And especially mobile and digital technology has caused big changes in our work, social interaction and entertainment. If we this from the perspective of General Aggression Model (GAM; Anderson Bushman 2002) such then these situational and individual changes caused by the advancement towards mobile and digital technology can have various emotional, physiological and behavioral outcomes. According to statistics 4.77 billion people are using mobile phones in the world. If we see this from the perspective of Bandura’s Theory of Social Learning which says that people learn from one another through observation, this number is going to increase because kids are also observing the adults and are likely to adopt the trend by using mobile phones and digital technology and very young age

Technology has helped develop many important devices that are beneficial in today’s society. Phones, for instance, make it easier to communicate all over the world. As of 2012 according to (Mobile Fact Sheet, 2017) 77 percent of Americans own a smartphone. Each year new features are being added to smart phones to make them more technologically advanced. Many people rely on their phones, but I don't think we should depend on our phones as much as we do because their use has many negative consequences.

Nowadays, more and more people have their own smartphones and the time they spend using their phones is rising. The number of smartphone users are forecast to grow from 2.1 billion in 2016 to around 2.5 billion in 2019, with smartphone penetration rates increasing as well (Statista, 2017). As a result, the increase number of smartphone usage were addicted to smartphone. Moreover, smartphone usually effect people’s lives especially mobile phones have a powerful influence of people’s social skills. Based on a study shows that 47% people feel comfortable while they communicate with others online but they feel nervous when they talk to people face-to-face. (source) Thus, in this essay, I will discuss how smartphones can have a negative effect on people’s social skills.

Throwing away your smartphone and getting a flip phone would be a horrible decision that would put you at many social and worldly disadvantages. Smartphones have many safety measures that will keep you safe in day to life, and if you were ever in danger. Also, smartphones give you many social opportunities that a flip phone couldn’t come close to. Lastly, they have a multitude of useful and fun utilities at your fingertips. When making a decision on a what type of phone to purchase, you should choose the one best for the lifestyles of the world, and that would be a smartphone. All of these reasons are why I believe the smartphone is the best choice for everyone in today’s busy world.

Smartphones have changed our world completely and is now commonly being used by many users such as students, businesses, employees, and other people in different ages worldwide. It became one of the most essential and powerful tools nowadays because it makes our work a lot easier which helps us work efficiently and in the most convenient way. Smartphones and other mobile devices have become really handy and turned out to be one of the most needed gadget to have these days. There are plenty of reasons why mobile phones are powerful tool. First, it provides users with various types of information at anytime in any part of the world or wherever they are. Second, it enables its user to access different content on the web via internet using social network services and let them communicate through live stream video via Skype and other video enabled applications. Third, you can work over the phone using Google Suites and Microsoft office applications. It makes people’s job a lot easier by completing their work over the phone using Words, Powerpoint, Microsoft Access, and many others. Fourth, they installed alternative technologies on the smartphone that enables people access other content such as geographic positioning system or GPS maps, play music using bluetooth enabled device, take pictures, watch movies, play thier favorite games and much more. However, due to the multi-purpose and advancement of all these technological devices,

Have you ever got into a good conversation, but got interrupted by a phone call or a text message? The presence of a cell phone is enough to change the flow of a conversation, keeping it more shallow. We are becoming absorbed in smartphones that we risk losing our own identity. We constantly worry about missing a phone call or a text message from our friends or loved ones and continually switching to Facebook or Instagram to check updates and notifications, and we would end up wasting hours each day by using such device.

Smart phone seems to be one of the most important inventions of 20th century, it has become quite popular all over the world with its outstanding functions. People can use phones to surf on the Internet, and upload their latest pictures at any place, anytime. It seems that smart phones have become an indispensable part of people's daily life. However, some people are obsessed with their smart phones, which has had a negative effect on their normal life. Especially the younger generation, they cannot survive without their cell phones. Many people feel uncomfortable in the absence of a cell phone. This may become a cell phone dependency.

Every day of our lives, we watch as technology advances in leaps and bounds, so it was only logical when the cell phone came into existence, it would also be important to develop ways for a phone to be more than just a phone. With the explosion of the internet age people needed a way to bring their computers on the go, one that could fit in the palm of their hand. Whether it be checking emails, updating social networks or even playing games, smartphones seem to do it all. There is however, a dark side to every technological advance to everything that makes our lives more convenient. Smartphones are not only a huge distraction in our lives but are also known to cause health problems in those that use them and even have negative effects on society as a whole.

Flip phones and smartphones both have their advantages and disadvantages, but I believe smartphones are a better option for many reasons. Smartphones enforce safety. If you ever get into a bad situation, your phone will be a great tool to help you out. Communication tools of a smartphone let you interact with virtually anybody with the mere tap of your finger. There are endless applications you can install onto a smartphone that make doing anything so much easier. For these various reasons, I believe switching to a flip phone is a terrible idea. Make sure not to throw away your smartphone!