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Definition - What does Mobile Phone mean

A mobile phone is a wireless handheld device that allows users to make calls and send text messages, among other features. The earliest generation of mobile phones could only make and receive calls. Today’s mobile phones, however, are packed with many additional features, such as Web browsers, games, cameras, video players and even navigational systems.

A mobile phone may also be known as a cellular phone or simply cell phone.

Very first cell phone look likes

Features of mobile phone

All mobile phones have a number of features in common, but manufacturers also try to differentiate their own products by implementing additional functions to make them more attractive to consumers. This has led to great innovation in mobile phone development over the past 20 years.

Extra features include a clock, calculator, calendar, alarm features, basic games and to-do-list.

Features of Mobile Phone

Sim Card:- Gsm features phones require a small

microchip called subscriber identity module or sim card to function.The first sim card was made in 1991 by Munich smart card maker.

Multi card Hybrid Phones:- A hybrid phone can hold up to 4 sim cards.

From 2010 onwards they become popular in India and Indonesia and other emerging markets.

Features of Mobile Phone

History

History of Mobile phone

In 1983 the Dynatac was the first to be commercially available.

From 1983 to 2014 worldwide mobile phone subscriptions grew from zero to 7 billion penetrating 100% the global population and reaching the bottom of economic pyramid.

Common components of Mobile Phone

The common components found on all mobile phones are:

A Battery. An input mechanism (keypad or touch

screen) Basic mobile phone services to allow

users to make calls and send text messages.

A screen which echoes the user’s talking, display text messages, contacts and more.

battery

Input mechanism

Use of Mobile Phones

In General: Mobile phones are used for a variety of purposes,

including keeping in touch with family members, conducting business and having access to a telephone in the event of an emergency. The Mobile phone also has been used in a variety of diverse contexts in society, for example:

Some organizations assist victims of domestic violence by providing mobile phones for use in emergencies.

In many countries they are used to provide Mobile Banking service.

Use of Mobile Phones

The United Nations reported that mobile phones have spread faster than any other technology and can improve the livelihood of poorest people in developing countries.

Mobile technology has also facilitates activism and public journalism being explored by Reuters and Yahoo.

In Mali and other African countries people used to travel from village to village to let friends and relatives know about weddings, births and other events , which are now avoided within mobile phone coverage areas.

Use of Mobile Phones

Mobile Phones are also commonly used to collect location data. While the phone is turned on, the geographical location of a mobile phone location can be determined easily.

The TV Industry has recently started using mobile phones to drive live TV viewing through mobile Apps, 86% of Americans use their mobile phones while watching TV.

In parts of the world; mobile sharing is common. There are obvious economic benefits, but often familial customs and traditional gender roles play a part.

Mobile manufacturers & brands

There are several mobile phone manufacturers across the globe and each manufacturing company has its own brands depending on the marketing and technological demands.

Examples of manufacturing firms and their brands are:

How mobile phones work?

Mobile phone can make and receive calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile phone operator, allowing access to the public telephone network.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile phones

Cell Phones are having great influence in our lives and are very convenient to keep with us. Cell Phones are a faster and more effective way to transfer information.

If something of great utility it will surely have its own problems as well.

In earlier times cell phone used to be a craze, symbol of money and success but nowadays even kids find it a necessary of life.

Advantages of Mobile Phones

Nowadays cell phones are not just phone calls, they are about messaging, video, songs, games, alarm clock etc. so one equipment, lots of uses. There are some advantages of mobile phone are given:

Helpful in Texting Improve communication Use for advertisement Utilization of Time

Helpful in Emergency

Connecting People

Use of Internet

Helpful in Texting

Advantages Of Cell Phones

You can carry a mobile phone with you so you do not miss important calls.

You can connect even from other country to another by using roaming service.

You can listen music, play games when you are bored.

All applications are in one device.

Disadvantages of Mobile Phone

There are also some disadvantages of mobile phone:

Mobile phone towers Unexpected phone calls Increase expenses Time destruction In Approach of everyone Disturb you

Negative Effect on Health

Use in Examination Halls

Use in Classrooms

Use of mobile phone while Driving

Disadvantages of Mobile Phone

People use the phone while driving, and this cause problems.

They can limit your face to face time with friends and family.

Can be hard for old people to use. If Mobile stolen can be misused. ( Picture,

mobile numbers) Because of their smaller size, they can be

easy to lose.

Conclusion

In conclusion everything has it on advantages and disadvantages, also mobile phone. So you need to use it carefully.

Having said all about cell phones, I think they are one of the biggest boons humanity ever had. If used properly and sensibly, cell phone can be wonderful utility in life and most of its advantages will simply be insignificant.

I think people should learn how to use mobile phones properly before buying them, which is the mobile culture. Mobile phones are not bad by themselves. It just depends on the way we use them.