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November 11, 2008
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Over the past few years, the mobile phone industry has expanded significantly, as once-fashionable flip phones with 1.3 megapixel cameras are now obsolete. Instead, the Technology Age brought us powerful phones, equipped with high speed wireless Internet, advanced GPS technology, unprecedented MP3 features, touchscreen and Bluetooth capabilities, and easy-to-use email. Today's smartphones are constantly evolving and are one of the hottest items on most holiday wish-lists.
The latest mobile phones, including the Apple iPhone 3G, RIM BlackBerry Storm, HTC Touch Diamond, and Google's G1 are examples of this breakthrough technology. These powerhouses appeal to a wide array of consumers. Businesspeople can easily communicate with co-workers and clients thanks to efficient email features and access to wireless service providers. Teenagers can text message one another with less hassle thanks to the surging popularity of QWERTY keypads. A driver on his way to work can calculate the quickest commute thanks to GPS technology.
As the Technology Age progresses, phones will become more user-friendly and powerful. However, this raises many new questions. Although the new features are impressive, many phones (including mine) still experience problems with common tasks such as maintaining battery life and producing solid call quality. Freezing screens are still an issue. These problems irritate users who rely so heavily on their pocket PCs. Do manufacturers such as Samsung and BlackBerry attract more consumers due to their renowned features, while neglecting routine functions and paying no penalty? Why can't more manufacturers produce decent, functional phones? Is there really a tradeoff between technology and dependability?
Posted by iaijazud at November 11, 2008 06:59 PM