HOW SMARTPHONES HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD

HOW SMARTPHONES HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD

We need food, water and air to survive but with this world evolving at lightning speed; we might as well need smartphones to survive. Smartphones have invaded the world with a bang and the world is being fused with this technology to better human lives and day to day activities. Even though smartphones can be the knight in shining armour in this world; this knight can get his sword wrongly used causing damage. Here are a few points on how smartphones have changed the world positively and negatively

1. Increased connection and communication

Smartphones have rocketed into our space equipped with various ways of communicating. This has helped bridge the awful gap among loved ones who are miles away from each other .The gap has not only been bridged but nearly filled at a low cost through use of social applications which make it easier to text.  Smartphones have also added some remarkable flavour to the quality of communication. We are not limited to calls and texts alone because now we can constantly remember our loved ones’ faces through video calls. Smartphones do not only aid loved ones but make it easier for strangers to become friends. This way; the whole world is being closely woven into a basket of relationships among humanity and there is an exchange of cultures and beliefs which is making people know each other better.

2. Improved quality of education

Smartphones have greatly impacted the quality of education and the quality of delivery of education. This has resulted in the world having a greater proportion of educated youth and adults. This is because information is always a few clicks away and so educational stuff can be poured out to an individual whether they are at home, at school or anywhere with internet connection. Smartphones also give a chance to old people to learn without suffering discrimination because of their age. This as a whole increases the proportion of the educated population. Smartphones also allow a teacher-student interaction even when they are far away from each other e.g in these covid-19 times. This can be done through applications like ZOOM which allow tutoring lessons to be done. So with smartphones, school is everywhere

3. Diverse entertainment

Entertainment has been a cave where we constantly hide ourselves from the brutal stresses and pressures of the world. With smartphones coming into play; this cave has been renovated into a luxurious lake house. This simply means that smartphones have upgraded access to entertainment ranging from candy crush to Netflix. Entertainment greatly relaxes the human minds and it is like a breeze to their steaming lives. So, generally, smartphones have given people a chance to lead happy and exciting lives and they have given people an opportunity to break free from the constant pressures of this world.

4. Capturing of moments

In all human lives there is always a moment in time which means everything to you. Given a chance you would rush back into the corners of history and relive those moments. Smartphones have come with the ability for such moments to be captured and stored. Anytime, anyplace you can quickly look into your smartphone and see images and videos of those great moments you had. Smartphones help you to vividly remember those moments. So whether they are wedding bells or farewells; smartphones will capture the moments for you.

5. Improved self esteem

Besides the self-esteem you get from just owning a smartphone there are other ways in which a smartphone can help you boost your self-esteem. A smartphone exposes you to the outside world from the inside. This means you can easily see what others are going through from the comfort of your home. This is an opportunity to see people who might have the same problems as you and how they deal with them. Smartphones also expose you to motivational and inspirational stories which will help you break out of your shell and build your self-esteem. At the end of the day smartphones can play an important role in making you a better person who is confident and comfortable with whom he/she is.

6. Decreased social interactions (physical world)

As much as smartphones are helpful to humanity they can be destructive in an indirect way. Smartphones allow you to constantly check on friends and family who are far and interact with new people, however, too much time spent on the phone means less time with the loved ones who are actually beside us. This ultimately breaks close relationships while attempting to build new ones. Many ‘family times’ have been turned into rush hours because everyone will be itching to go and get their smartphones so that they check what is going on. Smartphones make people really comfortable to interact using a smartphone and not in real life. This gives rise to people who are highly anti-social in the real world and highly interactive on the online world. Smartphones also create a chance for people to have fake identities. People will become who they want to be on phones but be different in reality and this increases the chances of fake relationships being formed.

7. Increased dependence

As human beings we nest inside us an amazing ability to adapt. With increased usage of smartphones; we are gradually becoming dependent on smartphones to survive. We are slowly becoming lazy bones and flesh who do nothing without thinking of how to do it with smartphones and we constantly have our eyes glued on the screen. This can cause an unhealthy lifestyle and shorter lifespan as a result. We now depend on smartphones to think for us and this has been shown to reduce our memory for smartphones are now our external memory. People are becoming less knowledgeable as they depend on smartphones to tell them what to do and not try to think for themselves. So people are becoming symbiotic with smartphones and with time they might be unable to live without them.

8. Increased crime

As much as smartphones can have a bowl full of advantages, it can be a chance for some people to indulge in malicious activities. With increased use of smartphones there is an increase in fraud, identity theft etc. and this can result in stress and increased insecurities as people are unsure if they will be the next target. This results in a fearful and insecure population.

HOW SMARTPHONES CAN BE USED FOR BUSINESS

Smartphones, one of the smartest devices, can be a smart choice for your business. Equipped with various functions; a smartphone can bring delicious uses which you can implement in your business for growth and easier management or work. Here are a few uses of smartphones in business.

1. For marketing

One of the most important aspects of business is marketing. If you look forward to a successful business then your marketing must be spot on. This can be a quite straining process but using a smartphone can be a great relief. Smartphones make it easy for you to add an attractive shade to your business through use of various applications in creating logos and online posters. Smartphone also help you show off your business to the world by just a few swipes and clicks on the screen.

-For instantly finding customers and keeping in touch with them

For it to be a great business you must have customers. Finding customers can be like looking for a coin in a desert, very frustrating. With the introduction of smartphones it is made much easier because you are exposed to the entire world through the internet and social media. With great advertising skill and a smartphone you can be a customer magnet in no time. A smartphone also helps you keep in touch with your customers and makes it easier for you to get customer feedback.

2. For creating and maintaining websites and social media handles

You need a website for you to effectively market your business. With a smartphone you can create and manage a website without sweat. The most interesting part is that you are not limited to a certain location; you can access the website from any place and at any time as long as there is internet connection. It is also easier to create and manage social media handles and this is effective for a successful business.

3. Acts as an archive

If you spontaneously get an idea for your business there’s no need to get a pen and paper to jot it down, you can use your smartphone as a notebook and type the idea before your memory plays games with you. You can also use your smartphone calendar to note down important dates for your business and get reminders when the dates arrive.

4.For business presentations

When you are wearing your neat suit to a business meeting you don’t need a heavy laptop bag drooping at your shoulder. So you can prepare a slideshow and put it in your phone so that you can use it as a remote to control the slideshow on a projector or big screen from a few neat swipes on your phone as you make a few sophisticated steps in the meeting room.

5. For networking with other businesses

As a business you are not only on the hunt for customers but also business partners and/or investors.  A smartphone makes it easier for you to connect with other businesses and network with them to form a fruitful business web. When you go for business conferences; a smartphone can help you take note of key points discussed at the conference and you can use it to take a few contacts which you might need for your business. A smartphone can also be useful in capturing the moment at the conference with other business people; especially when it’s your first conference.

6. For business transactions

One of the easiest but most needed uses of a smartphone is in conducting business transactions. When business pressure is on; you really don’t want to keep rushing in and out of the bank. That will waste your time for doing more important things and it drains your energy. The smartphone saves you from the hassle. With a smartphone you can conduct multiple transactions in a short space of time from home, office or anywhere you are; even when it is lunchtime.

7. For constantly checking on competitors

When you want to remain at the top of the game in business then you have to be a spy. You can use a smartphone to be constantly alert of the changes and upgrades your competitors will be making through their websites or social media handles. This will help you make sure they don’t overtake you. At times your competitors will be going through rough patches and this will be a chance for you to push your way to the spotlight.

8. For staying up to date with business news

As a business you do not operate in isolation from the world so you will need to regularly stay up to date with what is happening around you. With a smartphone you can easily get updates of the news and some changes in the business industries. This way you will know if there are changes you will need to make so that you do not lag behind or suffer loss.

-For sourcing out business opportunities

If you want some profit and fame for your business then you must learn to sniff around for opportunities. The smartphone is your sniffer dog. Through the internet or social media gossips you can stumble upon an opportunity which can be a breakthrough for your business

So a smartphone creates multiple possibilities for you as a person or as a businessman so that life is much easier and juicier. With a smartphone, you get connected to the world and you will be successful only if you use it wisely otherwise it can play a part in destroying you.