The Takeover of Cellphones

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The Takeover of Cellphones Cellular devices have evolved and technologically advanced significantly over the last couple of decades. There are many uses to this technology it ranges for something as simple as cordless phone calls, text messages, and even surfing the web. This technology can be thought of as a system just like any other technology because it is dependent on a lot of other components than just the cell phone by itself. Cell phones all need to have a provider company who gives the cell phone signal from a tower. Cell phones are made up of similar technology found in computers or laptops. Cell phones have a rechargeable battery that allows them to be cordless and portable. Cell phones did not just appear, many technology and prior discoveries were made that contributed to the development of the cell phones. The radio was one of the first wireless technologies to offer a new type of communication. Essentially the concept of the wireless technology used in a radio was also applied to the concept and development of the cell phone. In 1973, the first cell phone could only make phone calls and was fairly big, ten inches long and weighing at two and a half pounds (Here and Now 3). And ever since that moment cell phones have evolved becoming thinner and lighter by the year. However, the cell phone was created to keep up with the growing society but the cell phone today has brought more consequences that anticipated, in particular with teens and the current generation experiencing the rapid advancement of cell phones. Burke’s interpretation of technology goes on to explain the benefits and usually the harms or dependency certain technology creates. Technology is great, we all agree, but it can take control our lives... ... middle of paper ... ...e, and how they should be used. With a little responsibility and restrictions cell phone can be a great device and a very handy tool. However, if cell phones fall in the wrong hands much harm can be done. Cell phones were essentially created to be practical and facilitate communication but brought a lot of unforeseen problems into society, much like other technologies do. Works Cited "California: Cell phone laws, legislation." Hands Free Info. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 May 2014. . "Inventor Of Cell Phone: ‘We Are Just Getting Started’." Here Now RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 May 2014. . "Texting and Driving Statistics." Texting and Driving Statistics. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 May 2014. .

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