Cell+Phones

Cell phones have been a major impact over the past 6 years. Now almost everyone, including kids, has access to a cell phone. No longer are house phones important. Some are beginning to believe they invade privacy and control their lives too much. Regardless, cell phones are selling faster than any other electronic device. Cell phones with cameras, internet, and music now control the average American’s life. One cannot walk into town without seeing a mass of people on their cell phones, and soon you will not be able to see phone booths. Some businesses require people to own cells phones in order to reach them at a moment’s notice. Many enjoy the convenience, leading to a major business eruption, including jobs for many citizens. Cell phone “models are rising smartly and are projected to increase 25 percent this year, according to Gartner, a research business,” says Steve Lohr in his article “Smartphone Rises fast from Gadget to Necessity,” which was published in //The New York Times//.



Many people now depend on cell phones all around the world. More than 50% of Americans own cell phones, 180 million people. More and more people are relying on cell phones for internet rather than computers. In Lohr’s article he quotes that even “in today’s recession-racked economy…people are still opening their wallets to Smartphones.” Communication through the internet and phones now control this country, and people are able to plan a lot more. Another feature may also be used for cell phones soon; in Japan they are using them as GPS’s and atm cards. 1 out of 3 calls to 911 are from cell phones, which can be extremely useful. Now Americans use cell phones for a lot more than safety though. It has increased and completely changed communication and our culture. Americans can do nothing to stop the trend except sit back and watch it take over our culture. It has and will continue to affect our behavior and economy.