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Smartphones

Smartphones, these small cellular devices that somehow find a way to take over our lives. Pew Research Center suggests that 86% of people in Canada have smartphones, whereas in America 77% have smartphones. That’s a lot when you think about 365 million people reside in North America alone.

Pros

  • Instant Communication

Most people buy a cellular device for instant communication, whether it be to talk to friends, family or even an emergency. This is a great reason to buy a cellular device.

  • Educational Purposes

This is another great reason to buy a smartphone, as it helps a great amount of people get through school. You can use a numerous amount of websites to help with research.

  • Entertainment

Majority people buy phones for their entertainment. As that was the inventors intention, along with communication. YouTube in the #1 spot for the most used entertainment app. Along with other games, Spotify, etc.

  • GPS

The Global Positioning System is pretty self-explanatory. If you’re unfamiliar with a setting, you can just whip out a phone, or other device and type in your destination. Follow the directions and you’ll most likely be in your designated area.

Though smartphones come in handy, we most always know our boundaries. We must be aware of the time that we spend on our phones. A problem I’m currently facing is that I spend way too much time on my phone, and I’m currently having a bit of trouble reading and spelling. Of course I’m recovering, as I try my best to spend at most, a minimum of 4 hours a day on my phone.

Cons

  • Poor Social Interaction

In the modern world, many people are having issues communicating with other or loved ones face-to-face. I will admit, I am one of those people. If I don’t hear you I’ll probably nod or shrug my shoulders. Even if I do hear you, I would probably react the same way. I’ve had trouble with thinking before speaking before, but it’s gotten worse since I’ve had a phone.

  • Health Issues

This is a common issue that has been debunked for years. Most people know that cellphones emit radiation. Parts of the body nearest to it can absorb this energy causing different forms of cancer. Along with cancer, it can cause serious mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

  • Distraction

Whenever I go out, people may be at s table with a partner and they won’t be speaking. They are always most likely on their phone, it’s sad but I am sometimes those people. I realized that we often forget important events. But of course, on our phones we have reminders. That also means that we don’t use our brain very often to remember important things, we rely on our phones.

  • Addiction

a person who is addicted to a particular substance

We waste so much time on our phones to the point that we’re addicted to it. I suggest that if you’re going out with someone, give your phone a break and try to learn how to communicate.

“Can We Auto-Correct Humanity” – Prince EA
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