1. The Evolution of Mobile Technology in
Society
By: Leah Bandler
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2. In the current day and age, mobile phones have
become an essential part of an individual’s
lifestyle.
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This is due to an increase in accessibility,
functionality, popularity and affordability.

4. With the advent of smaller handheld phones,
mobile devices have gained commonality.
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5. In roughly a 10 year time span, mobile phones
progressed from simply being devices that made
calls, to smartphones that act as a portable
computer and a versatile communication device.
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6. Smartphones multipurpose functions have lead
them to become a high-impact variable dictating
the way that we live our lives.
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7. “The U.S. teen’s passionate embrace of
smartphones and “mobile first” mentality to the
internet shows no signs of slowing down.”
– Brian S. Hall
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8. obiles are accessible at any time – including during class –
their functions are forever expanding, making their use or
overuse more likely.” – Richard Alleyne
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9. “Previous studies have revealed young adults, aged 18 to
29 send on average 109.5 texts a day, or approximately
3,200 messages a month”.
– Richard Alleyne
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10. This mentality is spreading onto all generations,
young and old.
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11. Not only have the direct impacts of mobile phones been
identifiable for teens,
but also for adults in the way that they
function at work, as well as parent.Photo: EricThiges

12. The concept of the “helicopter parent” is being propelled further,
by having the accessibility to your child’s whereabouts and social
activities made so easy - parents are just as bad as their kids on
craving mobile connectivity.
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13. However, both the consumers as well as the
direction of political, social and economic
structural customs fuel this constant starvation for
connectivity.
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14. “The rapid adoption of smartphones and the parallel demands for
a real-time, location-based and personalized internet will clearly
have a significant and potentially lasting impact on work,
shopping, and entertainment.” – Brian S. Hall
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15. Our online relationships are expanding beyond
the simple social interaction with peers.
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16. “Today’s world presents wide-ranging needs for identity verification:
delivery of government and social services, border management,
public safety, healthcare, and finance all require some form of
identity. These applications require highly portable, yet connected,
computing capability.” - aoptix
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17. Societies “essentialist” attitude towards constantly being
connected has facilitated an irreversible change in the
format of our everyday lives.
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18. Though convenient, the accessibility of
smartphones is impacting who we are shaping
into as individuals.
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19. “Mobile phones are a part of our consumer culture – They are not
just a consumer tool, but are used as a status symbol. They’re
also eroding our personal relationships.” – Dr. Roberts
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20. We are shifting from becoming curious and
engaged to dependant and reliant.
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21. Markets have adjusted to this new lifestyle, but
have we adjusted to the consequences of our
actions?
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23. Sources:
- http://cellphones.about.com/od/smartphonebasics/a/what_is_smart.htm
- http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2010/Older-Adults-and-Social-Media.aspx
- http://www.aoptix.com/identity-solutions/smart-mobile-identity
- http://readwrite.com/2013/04/08/teenagers-smartphones-how-theyre-changing-the-
world
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/9714616/Mobile-phone-addiction-
ruining-relationships.html