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IN 1973Motorola released its first handheld phone...

and it weighed

nearly 2 pounds

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IT’S NAME WAS THE

Since then,

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we’ve come a long way

The introduction of the smartphone signaled a new era in mobile technology

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Merriam-Webster defines it as...

“A cell phone that includes additional software functions

(as email or internet browser)”

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But today we depend on them to do so much more

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70% of the world’s population

own a mobile phone...

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of those are smartphone users%

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This continues to rise as more people demand smart-phones for their multi purpose functions

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However as their popularity grows,

so do complaints

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Many people are growing impatient with accessibility problems

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This signals a strong movement towards an even more mobile society

One where workers prefer the use of a smartphone over any other mobile device

Source: Whats in your briefcase? Mobile workers infographic - http://sidneyevematrix.posterous.com/mobile-workforce-which-tech-gadgets-do-we-use

A society who are also growing dependent on apps that

allow for a greater connection with friends and family

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Although the gold rush of app development may be over,

a new focus has revived this...

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APPS FOR KIDS

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“The newest trend is apps for kids. Children as young as 18 months and

two years are adept and the mobile hand-held things are more their size”

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Source: iPhone apps a hit with preschoolers (Toronto Star) - http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/934673--iphone-apps-a-hit-with-preschoolers

This has led to an influx in younger mobile phone users

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85% of children own mobile phones, while only

73% own books

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Source: The Growth of Mobile: Stats and figures that will shock you - http://www.youtube.com/user/SybaseInc#p/u/22/0aUQLIPdtg8

This has led to issues similar with

early childhood internet use

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Nine out of 10 parents believe their kids should be taught about mobile

phone and internet safety in school, a new study

says.

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“

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Source: Schools should teach kids mobile phone safety -http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8211585/schools-should-teach-kids-phone-safety

Especially with the advent of cyber bullying

and the ability to “check in” at various

locations

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Apps such as foursquare and facebook places

seem to gain

popularity

with an older

crowd

as many teens fail to see the benefits, and consider them “unsafe”

The current users of locational apps find them

most valuable when trying to score a coupon

or free meal at their favourite vendor

Source: Check in Data: The Reality Behind the Hype infographic - http://7.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/social_loco_infographic.jpg

This shows the popularity of the smart-phone being used for everything other

than the telephone’s initial use...

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THE VOICE CALL

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Studies have shown a steady decline in voice calls being made

SMS messaging has become the dominant communication force

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This has led to the phone call being deemed rude and intrusive

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We live in a society where

everyone is constantly on the go

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And it has come to be expected that our mobile devices can keep up with our pace

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However there comes a time when one must question the logic of almost every 13 year old...

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Would you really

“die” without

your cell phone?

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• The Growth of Mobile: Stats and figures that will shock you - http://www.youtube.com/user/SybaseInc#p/u/22/0aUQLIPdtg8

• “Smart-phone”: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smartphone

• Mobile Web Experience Frustrates Heaviest Users - http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1008264

• Whats in your briefcase? Mobile workers infographic - http://sidneyevematrix.posterous.com/mobile-workforce-which-tech-gadgets-do-we-use

• The age of the app (Globe & Mail) - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/the-age-of-the-app/article1510836/singlepage/#articlecontent

• iPhone apps a hit with preschoolers (Toronto Star) - http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/934673--iphone-apps-a-hit-with-preschoolers

• Schools should teach kids mobile phone safety - http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8211585/schools-should-teach-kids-phone-safety

• Half of teenagers have never heard of location check-ins - http://www.tnooz.com/2011/05/14/news/half-of-teenagers-have-never-heard-of-location-check-ins/

• Data bigger than voice on mobile networks - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/7528153/Data-bigger-than-voice-on-mobile-networks.html

• Don’t Call Me, I Won’t call You (NYTimes) - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/fashion/20Cultural.html?_r=1&src=tptw

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