Advantages and disadvantages of using mobile phones
Modern life can not be thought of without mobile phone. Use of mobile phone has become so versatile. COVID-19 pandemic has further necessitate the use of mobile phones, particularly smart phones.
Mobile phone is a kind of small portable device which is used primarily for communications.
Like all other technologies, there are both pros and cons of using mobile phones. There are thousands of reasons of using a mobile phone. But we should be conscious to avoid the hazardous impacts of cell phone.
i) Advantages:
~ Mobile phones make it easier to communicate with Friends, Family members, and Coworkers
~ Mobile phone has enable Instant Internet Access. Now we can browse internet from anywhere where there is mobile network.
~ Shopping can be done easily using smart phones during this COVID-19 pandemic maintaining health restrictions.
~ Mobile phone serves many more functions other than communication. For example, a mobile phone can be used as a camera, clock, music player, calculator, calendar, game console etc.
~ Participate in social media to express the citizen's opinion and connect with each other.
i) Disadvantages:
~ Cell phones reduces Human Interaction increasing interaction with machine. Mobile phones may isolate people reducing physical contacts.
~ Excessive use of mobile phone is harmful for physical and mental health of the user. Mobile phone addiction is a big problem for teenagers.
~ Increase risks of various accidents during driving, operating machinery.
~ Cell phones have created big concern for privacy. Easy capturing of photos, videos and instant sharing option sometimes become a enemy for personal privacy.
~ False news are spread easily using mobile phones.
~ Commercial calls and SMS can create problem
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