Mobile Living

1. Mobile Living What is a mobile phone / How mobile phones have changed our lives 20810227 Goeun Jung 20710202 Younhong Lee

2. What is a mobile phone? • Mobile phone or cell phone is an electronic device used to make mobile telephone calls across a wide geographic area, served by many public cells, allowing the user to be mobile. • A mobile phone can make and receive telephone calls to and from the public telephone network which includes other mobiles and fixed-line phones across the world. It does this by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile network operator.

3. In addition to telephony, modern mobile phones also support a wide variety of other services such as text messaging, MMS, e-mail, Internet access, short-range wireless communications (infrared, Bluetooth), business applications, gaming and photography. Mobile phones that offer these more general computing capabilities are referred to as smart phones.

4. The common components found on all phones • A battery, typically rechargeable, providing the power source for the phone functions • An input mechanism and display to allow the user to interact with the phone. • Basic mobile phone services to allow users to make calls and send text messages. • All phone uses a SIM card to allow an account to be swapped among devices. • All phones are uniquely identified by an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.

5. Many features of a mobile Phone • Many features that may be found on mobile phones include GPS navigation, music and video playback, RDS radio receiver, alarms, memo recording, personal digital assistant functions, ability to watch streaming video, video download, video calling, built-in cameras and camcorders (video recording), with autofocus and flash, ringtones, games, Push-To-Talk, memory card reader, USB, dual line support, infrared, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, instant messaging, Internet e-mail and browsing and serving as a wireless modem.

6. Mobile Phone in Society • Twenty-five years ago a mobile phone was just a telephone, a way to contact someone if they happened to be at home when called. • Today, a mobile phone reception has improved greatly due to the use of satellites and wireless services. As mobile phones improved and became simple to use, the importance of mobile phones increased accordingly.

7. Cell phones are capable of internet access, sending and receiving photos and files, and some cell phones are equipped with GPS technology, allowing for use in most locations around the world and allowing the cell phone to be found or the user located in the event of loss or emergency. • The importance of cell phones goes way beyond the ability to make or receive phone calls. Cell phone users can instantly send data to the home or office, check for important email, use their cell phone as a PDA or calendar, and store photos which can be easily transferred to a PC or laptop computer.

8. How Cell Phones Have Changed Our Lives Our lives Mobile major impact The way Mobile have brought a whole new meaning to the term multitasking. have enabled us to do various tasks all at the same time. have also enabled families to keep in closer touch with each other.

9. How Cell Phones Have Changed Our Lives Mobile have also changed the way that people interact with each other. When we call someone, we are actually calling the person and not a place. This enables us to be more spontaneous when making plans as you rarely get a busy signal and unlike a land line telephone, someone is always home. Cell phones also enable us to call if we are going to be late for an appointment, although this has led to cell phone users running late more often than those who do not have cell phones. These users seem to have adopted the attitude that appointment times are not concrete and use their cell phones to renegotiate their arrival time.

10. How Cell Phones Have Changed Our Lives • Disadvantages • : Missing out on the opportunity to make new ones. • In large cities, many people do not know their neighbors, even though they may have lived in the same neighborhood for years. • As a society, we are beginning to lose the face-to-face contact that was such an important part of our lives in the past. • Mobile phones are a great asset in aiding in our every day lives. You should remember, however, to hang up every once in a while and pay attention to the world around you.

11. Importance of Mobile Phone in Our Daily Life Mobile phones have intruded in our lives and have made their own unique stand. Once considered as a luxury is now the thing closest to our hearts. Mobile phones have become the personal dairies for many. It is your reminder that keeps you updated of all your meetings and important events. Calculator and notes section has made the mobile phone your personal assistant. Mobile phones because of their varied multi- function capabilities have replaced many other devices.

12. Importance of Mobile Phone in Our Daily Life Accessing the internet has become mandatory in many professions. Now mobile phone is also replacing the laptop by enabling internet access through the mobile phone. This has given way to service providers to provide various internet services. Mobile banking and stocks updates have become a common affair for the mobile phone user. Mobile phones are still a style statement to many; this depends upon the kind of phone you purchase.

13. Importance of Mobile Phone in Our Daily Life Mobile phones are available below one grand and the cost runs up to tens of thousands. There are diamond-studded phones which add to the class and status of a person. Mobile phones are best know for their communication purpose, calling from anywhere anytime and going transnational has enabled increased communication among people. The lowering of call rates in only helping and this technology is reaching the rural areas to enable higher communication in them.

14. Importance of Mobile Phone in Our Daily Life Mobile phone has popularized the messaging service and this has made it easy for people to send across messages and nearly wiping out the traditional lettering system. Mobile phone has intervened in our lives in a positive manner and continues to make it better.

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