In April of 1973, a man named Martin Cooper altered the way of communication for the rest of his days and many years to come. He possessed a dream that would better the way we conversed with one another from a distance. Back in those times, the closest thing to “cellular technology” was a car phone made by the AT&A Company but, Martin and his determined Motorola group yearned higher heights and deeper depths for communication- and thus the birth of the first cell phone was in process. Cooper wanted to exceed the limitations of just simple “car conversation”. After consistent tedious hours of production, lasting a several month long period of building, critiquing, and finalizing, the first cell phone was born. The first mobile device was the size of a cinderblock and weighed the equivalence of its worth- a stack of Davis 2 money. Little did Cooper and his Motorola team know that their innovative idea would come to be one of the world’s most beloved inventions. The invention of the cell phone changed this once simple, cell phone deprived world into a society with an advancement cast down from Heaven. Martin Cooper and the Motorola team caused an about-face in the world of communications from thence on (Anjarwalla). Cell phone sells were at its apex. Cooper and his team devised a technology so novel that the popularity of it was instantaneous. A device with the ability of only conversating is what the first cell phone was, but as time progressed and technology flourished the once simple talking device transformed into a diminutive computer. Gradually, a plethora of unique features were supplemented to the cell phone sharpening its value making it worthier and superior to the first cell phone. These features include browser accessib... ... middle of paper ... ...rey. "We Never Talk Anymore: The Problem with Text Messaging." Time Tech. N.p., 16 Aug 2012. Web. 4 Nov 2013. . Lee, Michelle. Telephone Interview. 2 Nov 2013. Davis 10 Sadat Nurullah, Abu. "The Cell Phone as an Agent of Social Change." Academia.edu. University of Alberta, n.d. Web. 4 Nov 2013. . "social change." © Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.. 04 Nov. 2013. . . The Evolution of Cell Phone Design Between 1983-2009. N.p., 22 May 2009. Web. 4 Nov 2013. < http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/the-evolution-of-cell-phone-design-between-1983-2009/>. Washington, Sam. Telephone Interview. 4 Nov 2013.
In the article entitled, “Our Cell Phones Ourselves”, Christine Rosen describes how cell phones have changed the way we communicate. Rosen tells the readers the main purpose for cell phone use in the past, versus present day. Her purpose is to make society aware of how cell phones have influenced our lives in order to inspire change as to how we view our cell phones. Rosen directs her writing to everyone in the present day by describing the negative results of cell phone use and how it impacts our lives and those around us. Without a doubt, cell phones are going to be a part of our world, but it is the responsibility of every cell phone owner to exercise self control and understand that a cell phone is nothing more than a device.
Cellphones have become an asset in people's everyday lives. Gone are the days when cellphones are depicted as luxurio...
On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, a Motorola engineer, proudly held the first cell phone making the first call on the cellphone ever. Today smartphones are so popular, that nearly 75 percent of Americans have one. These phones, tablets, smartwatches aren’t just devices, but treated like best friends. This small invention in the 1970’s has now turned the smartphone market into half a billion dollars. This device that we love so much was actually inspired by Star Trek, a famous American science-fiction television series.
In the essay “Our Cell Phones, Our Selves” written by Christine Rosen, the author presents a brief history on how cell phones were introduced into society and how this artifact changed people’s interactions in the physical space. Rosen describes the first cell phone that appeared in 1983 as “hardly elegant,” big and expensive (458). Cell phones at that time were mainly used by important and affluent people. However, seven years later, cell phones became smaller and affordable provoking a big change in society. This big technological advance did not only affect the United States, but the entire world.
In 1983, Motorola released its first cell phone, known as the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, which offered 30 minutes of talk-time, six hour standby, and could store 30 phone numbers. By that time, cell phones were extremely expensive -- the DynaTAC 8000X costs 3995 dollars, and the cellular network was limited. To analyze the development and interpretative flexibility of the cell phone at its early stage, we must first introduce social groups that were related to the artefact. The users of the artefact were the most important social group. At the time, users were mainly constructed by businessmen, managers, politicians, doctors,big companies, military etc. who had high income and had to remain in contact with others occasionally. For them, the cell phones were the extension of corded phones that helps keeping the communication on without the limit of ranges. Thus, the problems that this social group had with cell phones are rather clear. The cell phones were too big and heavy, the talking time was too short for frequent users, and the nu...
Many people in today’s society rely on technology to help us with our daily lives and help us stay connected to family, friends, and other people. The advancements in today’s cell phone technology is very complex and made to be efficient for their owners, allowing them to surf the net and IM message people instantly. Cellphones in particular have developed very fast in the past 15 years. From my childhood, cell phones have evolved from the old school Nokia bricks that allowed texts, calls, and simple graphic games, to todays I-Phones that have higher computable capabilities than some computers. In the United States alone, there is an estimated population of around 297 million people, and 197 million people are subscribed to cell phone companies (Starr). With so many people in today’s society with so much power and opportunity in the palm of their hands, we shouldn’t forget that “With great power comes great responsibility” –Voltaire.
The cell phones usage started in 1973. Motorola was the first company to produce cell phones. They produced first cell phones which was connected with the cars. (‘’http: mashable.com’’). People were using car cell phones primary for business. Companies started ab grading cell phones technology throughout the years. Cell phones technologies has variety of options. The use of google maps, video chatting, library book store app, there for today’s cell phones technology allows people to use for both personal and business reasons.
The smartphone is a highly complex yet simplified technological innovation that has transformed our lives. How is a smartphone different than a cell phone and why does it appeal to millions of users throughout the world? Rather than being more closely related to a generic landline telephone, a smartphone is a full-fledged touch-based computer with a QWERTY keyboard. Users can call, email, or text message one another, access the internet, use applications and much more (Cassavoy). All of these features are packed into a compact and convenient device that can, and has been, changing how we communicate with each other and store our information. The smartphone, an efficient and condensed combination of a phone, text messaging , and a touch screen computer has been drastically changing our social lives since 1993 for the better.
Cell phones have become a part of mainstream culture. Recently they have become more affordable and accomplish much more than making and receiving calls. Along with the growing popularity there is also growing concerns about safety and health. In this paper we will address cell phone history and how they have evolved. We will discuss health concerns such as tumors and talking while driving. Finally, we will talk about all of the technology that cell phones can accomplish such as receiving Email and buying stocks.
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Generally, cell phones serve to improve lives, especially if used correctly. To an extent, life nowadays can be unimaginable without the use of cell phones, as we have come to rely heavily on them in our daily lives. As technology improves, the uses and features of the phones also increase, thus making it even harder to do without one. Works Cited for: Agar, John. Constant Touch: A Global History of the Mobile Phone.
Back in the late 70s and early 80s phones did not have cameras or web browsing or anything like that. They were basically just plastic boxes with wiring inside unlike today’s smartphones with glass touchscreens HD camcorders, video calling, and web capability, but if not for the first cellphone we would not have come so far since then. In 1973 the founder of Motorola Martin Cooper made it easier to call and chat with people and made the worlds first mobile phone. However, it was not approved by the FCC until September 21, 1983, when it became the first commercial portable cellphone. At a cost of $3,995 people thought of this as the future of communication and everyone wanted to get their hands on one though looking back on it now they might have been a little over priced compared to todays modern cellphone prices. We have come a long way since the 70s phones have become more compacted easier to take on the go and today mankind is still coming up with ever newer ways to stay close to ...
During the 20th century, there were many innovations regarding the telephone. In 1973, the first call from a portable phone was made by Martin Cooper, who was a Motorola researcher and executive at the time. Since its inception, the advancement of cell phones has been exponential (Bellis, 2013a). As a result, cell phones have changed how society works in today's world. Many people lack the insight into how cell phones, or in this case, smart phones, affect the people that use them.
When phones became available to the public they were not considered to be mobile in today’s sense of the word. They were available to have installed in an automobile, they were big and bulky, and they needed and consumed a lot of power to use. The phone networks would only support a few simultaneous conversations. Cell phones since then have made vast improvements in their efficiency, abilities, and size. The first handheld mobile phone wasn’t produce until 1973. The origin...
Twenty-five years ago, a phone was just a way to contact someone. Mobile phones have become one of the most common tools of communication for both young and old. Cellular devices have redefined relationships and social conduct, and transformed the daily lives of many individuals. Cell phones no longer function just as a communication device. Today it has many other uses.