Science and technology have enhanced the way people do things. It has enabled business transactions and social interactions to become accessible. The paper would discuss the emergence of mobile phones as the only tool for future needs.
The Technological Aspect
When the telephone industry started its operations many centuries ago, no one knew how long the market would sustain it (Zheng & Ni, 2006). But due to innovation and technology, the industry evolved and is still evolving. Today the mobile communication has taken over all communications in the world.
Initially, the phone manufacturers developed devices for voice communications. Then it developed the text messages. Now it has the internet plus many other features that are still evolving (Zelkowitz, 2011). People all over the world have accepted it as the primary source of information. It has also become the most common means of transmitting information.
Banks are now using the technique to provide customers with information about their accounts. People can also open accounts through the phone and ask for loans through the same device. Mobile companies have also started the money transactions through the phones (Katz, 2008). One can deposit money on the phone, send to another person, withdraw, and buy air time with it. The African country called Kenya developed this technology through the Safaricom telephone company.
The only thing that someone needs is the mobile data to access information all over the world. One can download special Apps from the App store and be able to do business on the phone (Zelkowitz, 2011). Companies can now use these Apps to market their goods and or serve their customers (Donner & Mechael, 2012). The phones have large storage capacities where people can store relevant information, pictures, and videos (Zheng & Ni, 2006). They can record videos and audio sounds. They have Radio and Television networks. Some have the remote control system and features in them for Television and Radio settings. They also have religious, historical, and games features.
The Dissenting Views
There is a danger if people rely so much on these gadgets. They slow down or stop their ability to use their brains creatively. It is important for people to practice doing things creatively. They need to memorize some of the things. It seems that creativity might become the reserve of a few (Zelkowitz, 2011).
The mobile industry is also becoming a health hazard (Barnes & Meyers, 2011). The more people rely on these gadgets, the more they are exposed to dangerous rays. They may cause sicknesses such as cancer and skin disease. They can also cause heart diseases.
Although the mobile phones have increased communication even through video communications, they have reduced the everyday social contact. People are keeping distances from each other (Bhowmik, Li & Bos, 2008). The human social aspect is slowly diminishing (Katz, 2008).
The mobile phones have become the storage facilities for most of the personal information. There are people with bad motives who can access this private information. They may use this information to gain access to bank accounts and or steal from the owner.
Conclusion
The mobile phones cannot replace people. Even though people quickly appreciate technology, they need to be cautious. Using the mobile phones for all human needs is good. But it is also good to have some quality time with families and friends. Banks and companies can advance their services through the mobile phone technology. They also need to bring people together through human interactions.
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