In our world today, we have put behind good old-fashioned reading habits and books to keep up with fast-paced technological evolutions. Forget books and printed materials, most people have even ditched bulky computers for a more convenient tool, also known as the Smartphone
The word itself reflects magnitudinous of its own. This device is deemed invincible due to its many advantages and benefits that the consumers of today's world receive. Like its name, Smartphones are not just any other ordinary feature phones. It boasts countless features and applications and all in just a slim plastic receptacle. From wireless web browsing to an advanced computing ability, the Smartphone has it all.The simple communication tool has fledged into a much advanced technology that is advantageous to work-oriented people.
These babies enable easier access to information and services. They also work together with social networks. This is helpful when it comes to important appointments and building fundamental business relationships. With faster speed comes along faster connectivity and when certain information is required instantly, all you need to do is whip out your i-phone or Blackberry.
With larger screens and higher resolutions, Smartphones also run more sophisticated applications ranging from voice and text communication, music stores and other entertainment factor. It even enables the use of Smartbook, which implies that a whole thick novel could be the read in the palm of your hand. This is undoubtedly why these wireless handhelds are the fastest growing sector in mobile phone market. Its growth in demands is not only seen in countries like America but in Sinagpore as well. The year 2008 reportedly seen over 320,000 of these phones being sold locally. Since these lightweight devices can be integrated into a sleek wearable handheld too, it is not surprising that it was sold out quickly.
However, with the advantages come the disadvantages; the ones which make the consumer think twice before purchasing it. Buying a Smartphone is one thing, purchasing the plan for the wireless networks and services are another factor.
Without plans to support your i-touch or palmtop, what is the use of even purchasing one? Smartphones are also generally more costly than other normal phones which might suit your needs better. They are aslo bigger in size even if they are slim.The battery life of Smartphones runs out faster.
Peripherals are required to support these devices once again, without it the Samrtphones would be quite useless. This increasing obsesseion of money, technologies, speed and wanting to make things more convenient only results in bad side-effects. Are we attempting to make our life more organised or only making it more disarrayed? The attempts to adapt to these technologies and undersatnding technological jargon makes it even inconvenient for us.
Too much of dependence on these high-tech devices would also result in the users being lazy which leads to unwanted health problems such as obesity. On top of that, the quality and standard of life would also decrease drastically due to the nonchalance of our people towards quality time with our loved ones. This therefore extends to a highly stressful and oppressed society.
However, the main reason why I strongly discourage the use of these phones would be the tolls they take on health. It is a known fact that cellphones emit electromagnetic radiation when we are engaged in a call. Smartphoes however, uses a higher amount of radiation. This is absorbed by the human head and hence disrupts the blood flow to the brain. In return, the brain cells are affected and hence accelerates psychological problems and increases risks of brain cancer and tumour! Do we need all of these just for convenience?
In a nutshell, I think that Smartphone is more of a bane than a boon as increased use of these communication devices will result in disturbances in sleep patterns. This then leads to fatigue, insomnia, slow reaction timings, loss of mental attention and decrease in memory span.
BY YOURS TRULY PAVITRA S:)
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