Few will deny that cell phones are one of the most world changing inventions affecting our lives. In my “World’s End” blogs I focus on the content that allows success when others have failed. Over the course of our existence much technology has come and gone. They have seen their world end and become replaced by another. The question is no longer how will cell phones continue being a successful device, but how many devices will become obsolete because of cell phone advancing technology?
Once cell phones became affordable and reliable they quickly replaced home phones in many households. Their initial features also replaced address books, calculators, wrist watches, alarm clocks and calendars. Basic games were available on cell phones which did not have much of an impact on any gaming devices. Even the advanced gaming options on today’s smartphones still do not compare to gaming devices, however, for the gamer that spends time on the go, the cell phone graphics are entertaining and acceptable.
Caller ID, a great feature still vastly used has also been upgraded slightly. Cell phones can now speak the person’s name who is calling or emit a specific ringtone designed for a particular person.
In addition, with the advancement of internet and google searches, cell phones limited relying on phone books to find business numbers and locations. GPS is now enabled on phones and some people rely solely on their internet phone and do not even own a PC. MP3 players enjoyed a relatively brief success before cell phones became comparable music devices. There is also an application on my phone for use as a metal detector!
The drawback cell phones still must overcome is size. I enjoy my larger phone of a Droid 2 because I go online frequently and watch videos. I do not, however, have the conflicting issue of desiring a smaller phone for use as a more portable music player, compared to the small compact size of an MP3 player.
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