Influences of Mobile Phones Nicole Marry V.

Jimelga

Influences of Mobile Phones

Mobile or cell phones have revolutionized our lives since many years. In past people
had to wait for days or even weeks to get reply to their letters. Then with time and
technological advancements things started getting easier with the invention of telephone and
then finally it got a lot easier with the introduction of cell phones. Cell phones provide us the
opportunity to converse, figure out and access content. Mobile phones have redefined
connectivity and communication. But high-end mobile phones have also turned out to be
handy devices for criminals, anti-social elements and even activists. 

Cell phones have become an extremely popular gadget used for daily living and, in
most cases, have replaced landlines when it comes to communication. Becoming more
technologically advanced, these devices can take and send pictures and videos instantly, as
well as connect to the web for surfing. Many people, even children, now have their own cell
phones, with the potential to do an endless number of tasks, such as looking for answers to
certain questions. The potential of things that can be done with these phones is endless. Cell
phones can be used to look up weather or answers to questions on search engines, but they
can also expose a child to anything that anyone wishes to send him or her in a text or e-mail.
Parents, teachers, and guardians need to be aware of both the positive and negative aspects of
a child having his or her own cell phone before allowing them to use it at their own will.
However, they can also expose us to unfavorable situations.

As we might notice, everywhere we go, you can see a lot of people with their eyes
glued to the small screens, which gives some people a unsightly view on our future. Some of
us are even obsessed with checking our Facebook accounts, uploading images on Instagram
and tweeting about what a good time we are having, instead of actually having a good time.

Most cell phones these days are well built with a component that allows users to
connect to the internet without utilizing a computer. This technology these gadgets have is
really beneficial because people will no longer have any difficulty with searching for
essential data they might need.

Many mobile plans today include free features, including long-distance calls and a
certain number of free text messages. These benefits can help us stay connected with families
and friends who are living far away without incurring extra costs. Some providers even
include convenient features, such as caller ID and free voice mails. This is the reason why
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many people choose to use mobile phones exclusively to rid themselves of monthly landline
bills.

Cell phones allow parents and their children to stay in touch. So, if a child needs to
stay after school or needs a ride, he will be able to call his dad or mom to let them know his
situation. This is especially important because pay phones are becoming rare. Cell phones can
also be important in emergency situations when parents need to quickly get in touch with
their children or vice

The tracking devices installed in cell phones allow someone, such as a parent, to
know the exact location of somebody important to him/her. Because these devices exist, both
parties will have the assurance that they are in a safe place. Good proof to support this is that
cell phones can provide a measure of security if you get lost, if your car breaks down or if
you feel threatened while walking through a poorly lit area. No other technology, aside from
the mobile phone, has made people feel more connected with emergency services or family
and friends who can run to their rescue.

Somehow related to the previous pro, cellular phones have already saved many lives,
due to their function to access the police, fire or ambulance teams to respond to emergency
situations. Now, if you were to get lost in an unfamiliar place, you can just call for help to get
out of the situation. Many models of these gadgets have very useful services, such as GPS
and 24-7 hotlines, that can be accessed any time you are in distress. For disastrous events,
like a tornado, earthquake or school attack, adults and children can immediately call for help.

Cellular phones can help us teach children on how to be responsible. Parents can set
guidelines for their children, such as staying within a text message range or certain minutes of
call. For the children, they will learn to become responsible for their individual gadgets,
especially when parents set rules about breaking or misplacing it. Because of the latest
features and applications put in mobile phones these days, children will learn a lot of things
from it.

With these devices, pictures can be taken instantly, sent out and deleted, often saving
us time and money. Mothers can capture that funny and cute shots of their babies or you can
take a photograph of a celebrity you spotted while out. Your phone camera can document the
area you are parking in at a crowded theme park, can plot your work schedule and copy class
notes without wasting paper or writing it down. Moreover it lets you take a picture of an
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interesting item that you want to remember later and just send it instantly to your mailbox or
save it in your phone.

Aside from all of the advantages of having a cellular phone that has been mentioned,
it also has a disadvantage to the community and to the user itself.
Using cell phones to cheat in exams has become a big issue in many schools in the US.
Students are now able to text answers under their desks while at it. Since many of these
devices are compatible with the internet, schoolchildren can sometimes even find the answers
using a search engine on their phones. And if they are caught cheating, they can face serious
consequences from the administration.

Also, records reveal that texting while driving has already caused millions of deaths
from traffic accidents each year. Included in this number are teenagers, who are contributing
to an insane amount of accidents due to mobile devices. While some cellular phones have
already been integrated with voice-navigation and hands-free capabilities, the threat from
using these devices while driving is not totally removed, but just downplayed. When driving,
we should just resist to text or call because this can cause our attention to slip from the road,
from which outcomes can be devastating.

Everybody wishes to have the newest, fastest and fanciest cell phone on the market,
and manufacturers are happy to oblige. Damage and upgrades are making millions of cell
phones obsolete each year. Now, here is the problem: Cell phone coatings are formulated
with lead, and these devices’ lithium-ion batteries can explode if exposed to direct sunlight or
high temperatures, which are the usual conditions in landfills. Though electronic-waste
recycling rates are improving, they are too slow to cope up with the issue.

Especially among children, cell phones can be very distracting from more important
events they should do, such as studying, doing homework or even crossing the street.
Research shows that children are more likely to be hit by a vehicle if they are texting or
talking on a cell phone while crossing the street. Since these gadgets can connect them to the
internet easy, they would be taken away from their study or homework.

Due to the high level of convenience, anyone can get a hold of you anywhere and
anytime through mobile phones. Surely, there are certain times you do not want this, but
people you know expect you to be reachable since you own such a device. This is true
especially among teenagers who do not their parents to always call them while they are away.
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Accept it—we are addicted to our mobile phones, and the idea of leaving them at
home or turning them off would give us instant anxiety. This is also due to the fact that
making an actual voice phone call can make many of us nervous, so we would just prefer to
converse in short text messages. And again, many people are obsessed with checking in on
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media networks.

Sending sexual messages or pictures to or sexting another person is also an issue for
parents to consider before purchasing cell phones for their children. There are already many
cases where adults and children are receiving messages that include explicit messages from
people who have their numbers and choose to send them such messages.

It is a big fact that cell phones are helpful to people. After all, they are created with a
good purpose in mind, but many individuals are failing to know how to use them in a proper
way. 

The influence of mobile technology on our lives is huge and even greater on
teenagers. In the age in which they’re developing as individuals all that mobile phones leaves
a strong trace on their growing up. The usage of mobile phones in their age should be
controlled but they shouldn’t be discouraged from using them as they bring many benefits.