Mobile phones have become more of a necessity rather than an accessory. Earlier people carried a mobile phone for the express purpose of talking to people- staying in touch while out and around was amazing (yes unthinkable now). They found it a means to communicate with people but now, the demand (or application) of mobile phones has increased to such a high extent that it has emerged as an important necessity for everyone to carry out their day-to-day activities. Here are some of the key things we use our mobile phones for:
Listening to music
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Uses of Mobile Phones
- Telephone - aka calling!
- Messaging - aka inboxing
- Music Player
- Podcast Player
- Camera
- Web browser
- Applications Operating System (Basically running all kinds of Apps)
- Creating (Youtube Shorts Instagram and Tik Tok etc
- Networking
The marketing angle
As we spend so long on our mobile phones and a lot of that within social media the marketing angle needs a mention. Brands and companies need to get in your face and that means advertising through these 'channels'. Channels are specific places or ways to market. TV is a channel for example in marketing speak.
How long can you last without your phone? Test yourself.
Many people have left wearing watches, the reason being they have their mobile phones for the time. People use it as a calculator to perform their calculations. People have reminders, organizers, and to do list set in their mobile phones to remind them of important meetings, occasions and events. It performs the function of an alarm and helps in waking them up. SMS has cut down the importance of letters. Now you can say all you need with the help of Short Message Service.