In the advancing age of information technology, the mobile phones have become the essential part of life and its popularity cannot be denied; now the cell phones are not luxury but the necessity.
Smart Users
The main and active user of smart phones is teenagers who feel their life incomplete and drab without cell phone. There is no doubt that due to smartphones our life is become easier and now the communication is much easier than past, we have accesses to all the information around the globe. The cell phones are used by all the persons irrespective of age, gender, economic status, educational background and demographic attributes like rural or urban, developed developing or under developed countries.
The growth in mobile phone can be seen when Swedish first time used official mobile phone in 1946, and Motorola first time introduced the portable cell phone in the market (www.techfaq.com). In Pakistan approximately 90 percent people live in areas that they have cellphone coverage, and half of Pakistanis have accesses to their cell phones (www.wikipedia.com). According to PTA (Pakistan telecommunication authority) total number of mobile phone users in Pakistan by June 2018 reached to 150.24 million and 10.6 million subscribers in one year. The 77 percent smart phone users are just 21 to 30 and the top apps that are popular among the youth are social networking 90%, games 72%, photos and videos 64%, music 55% and entertainment 55% (pas.org.pk). The cell phone industry is the most rapidly growing industry in Pakistan.
Multitasking Device
The smart phones are the multitasking device that has tremendous advantages as the thing cannot be wrong itself but it depends on a person that how they use. The first thing is communication, due to mobile phone that was convenient for user to communicate with their love once but the smart phones had make it more easier and convenient for its user to communicate with their friends family and around the globe with no time by using different modes of communication like skype, what’s app, messenger, imo and other related apps, initially the cell phone only was made to communicate easily to the person when they are far from home or office but now with advancement of technology that permit to text, talk internet surfing, email and videoconferencing sometimes at the same time.
Smartphones have empowered users to be more productive on the internet, especially among young people who express their creativity on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. They can showcase their talents through videos, and many gain popularity and opportunities to turn their passions into professions. Content creation, spanning various categories like fashion, acting, and makeup tutorials, has reached its peak, with individuals running channels and earning substantial income.
Internet
Smartphones and internet access have revolutionized online business, making it more accessible. More people now use smartphones for web access, and as the mobile phone market grows, so do online retail stores. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the E-commerce market size exceeded $600 million in 2017, projected to reach $1 billion by 2020. Additionally, Pakistan’s growing startup culture has attracted international companies like Careem, Uber, and Jovago.
Access to learning resources, such as tutorials and videos, has become easier, providing knowledge and skills at your fingertips.
Smartphone Health Risks and Security Threats: A Comprehensive Overview
Smartphones, while beneficial, have disrupted our lives. Users are more immersed in a digital fantasy than reality, neglecting family time.
Smartphone usage poses health risks, like radiation exposure, increased stress, and chronic pain due to excessive screen time.
Security threats are rampant with personal data, messages, and photos at risk. Cybercrime is on the rise, facilitated by location tracking and account hacking.
It’s important to keep up with the rapidly advancing world and compete, but there must be limits because exceeding them can have negative consequences. As technology advances, we should use it wisely.
Parents and individuals should balance technology, screen time, and physical activities. Communication within families is crucial, and parents should spend quality time with their children.
The government needs to establish strong authorities to combat technology-related crimes, as people are more insecure now than ever.
