The mobile phone is great technology and is a must-have for life in the 21st century. Today smart phones are a part of everyday life. Millions of people wouldn’t leave their homes without it. Communication and mobility are two very important things in today’s society. The Smartphone enables both. Neilson research shows smart phone sales skyrocketed since 2012. Fifty-five percent of all mobile phone subscribers are using smart phones now. Seventy four percent of young adults ages 25 to 34 own a smart phone. Smart phone ownership for kids 13 to 17 years old went up 22 percent from 2011 to 58 percent in 2015. More and more young people are getting smart phones at even younger ages in 2015. Smart phones have many functions. They keep everyone
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Having a cell phone can help in emergency situations. Parents were interviewed to see why they bought cell phones for their children. They responded that the main purpose was safety. They wanted their children to have cell phones so they could call parents or the police if an emergency were to occur. This is especially important when kids are home alone or walking home from school. If someone is in need of help, a simple phone call can save their life. If a person gets injured or trapped somewhere they wouldn’t have access to a landline. They would be able to call for rescue if they carried a cell phone in their pocket or bag. Being connected and communicating with smart phones means increased safety for everyone. Carrying a cell phone makes people feel safe and …show more content…
Smart phones help people stay connected and knowledgeable about the world. They can entertain as well as teach. People can learn to play chess or speak a new language right on their smart phone. Students can share information and work in groups on their smart phones, even if they are miles apart. Smart phones can use text messaging when it is not appropriate to talk out loud on a cell phone. Friends and family can keep in touch by sharing pictures and using skype. People can even be in two places at once by having a business meeting on their hands free cell phone while driving to the next meeting. Smart phones can help keep people connected and safe. Smart phones are making life easier and better for billions of people all around the
Having a cell phone can help in emergency situations. Parents were interviewed to see why they bought cell phones for their children. They responded that the main purpose was safety. They wanted their children to have cell phones so they could call parents or the police if an emergency were to occur. This is especially important when kids are home alone or walking home from school. If someone is in need of help, a simple phone call can save their life. If a person gets injured or trapped somewhere they wouldn’t have access to a landline. They would be able to call for rescue if they carried a cell phone in their pocket or bag. Being connected and communicating with smart phones means increased safety for everyone. Carrying a cell phone makes people feel safe and …show more content…
Smart phones help people stay connected and knowledgeable about the world. They can entertain as well as teach. People can learn to play chess or speak a new language right on their smart phone. Students can share information and work in groups on their smart phones, even if they are miles apart. Smart phones can use text messaging when it is not appropriate to talk out loud on a cell phone. Friends and family can keep in touch by sharing pictures and using skype. People can even be in two places at once by having a business meeting on their hands free cell phone while driving to the next meeting. Smart phones can help keep people connected and safe. Smart phones are making life easier and better for billions of people all around the