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Cell phones, or cell phones as it is frequently called nowadays, have significantly revolutionized the way people contact each other. It's empowered many people and it has even designed a lot of things possible because of its many features and capabilities. However, just like any precedent technologies, cellular devices have its own pros and cons.
Disadvantages
The use of cell phones poses some serious threats to the users. We quite often hear people who have died or were injured in vehicular accidents simply because they were using their cell phones when they were driving. These are not isolated incidences just because a large amount of individuals are known to chat incessantly with another person on the other line while they drive. Bluetooth and hands-free devices have grown to be common but these do not help. People's reflexes tend to slow down when they are talking on the phone and driving because their attention is around the conversation.
There has been a lot of health problems which were attributed to excessive use of cell phones as well. For example, there have been reported studies that show that men that keep their mobile phones within their pocket for extended periods may cause male infertility. There's also studies that demonstrate that some teens who frequently use mobile devices are afflicted by irregular sleep patterns due to the microwave-like radiation effect of the cell phone's signal. Each one of these may seem absurd but there have been actual studies to prove these.
Advantages
The advantages caused by mobile far outweigh its disadvantages. The wireless technology that allows cell phones to become "mobile" but always connected is probably its best advantage. Cell phones make the planet smaller and they've made families stay closer together through constant communication
Mobile phones are also very useful especially in times of emergencies. However, most Hollywood movies show mobile phones without services especially when the protagonist is being chased by a few criminals. This is not always true because most telecommunications provider nowadays have made it a point to reach every square inch of the country using their wireless signals.
Mobile phones also have very practical applications in the corporate world. For instance, mobile phones with email capabilities are now being utilized by mobile professionals to transmit and receive online fax messages even when they're on the run. Since online fax is distributed and receive via email systems, all the mobile phone user needs is wireless technology and faxing hasn't been easier.
Mobile devices can be hugely sleek and incredibly slim. Its dimensions allow it to be more advantageous since it is easily held by the hand plus they can be brought anywhere and could be saved in pockets, purses and wallets. They are very handy and incredibly portable compared to their predecessors-big and bulky. Cell phones nowadays fit our busy lifestyle. However, this sleek and slim design also makes mobile phones vulnerable to theft and being lost.
