Smartphones
have changed the way people communicate a lot. This has lead to increase in the
way people interact socially. Smartphones have a large number of applications
that one can access. The applications increase the number of things one can do
using their smartphones. A smartphone has several advantages as it is lighter
and easier to carry around. Smartphones have operating systems that can run
most programs found in a computer. This means that applications can be created
to help one carry out different tasks. The applications may be developed by
third parties thus do not necessarily rely on the manufacturer of the
smartphone to determine what the smartphone can do. This helps in upgrading the
functions of the smartphones after one downloads the applications. The
applications have variety of uses for instance chatting which is aided by
WhatsApp messenger. Other applications include games which keeps one busy when
they are idle or bored thus engaging their minds.
One
can use their smartphones to watch a movie or television. This is made possible
by cable television networks providing the applications needed to watch
television or using YouTube. One can even watch a movie while on the bus either
to school or work. A smartphone has several multimedia features that stores
music and eBooks. One can download eBooks and music to read or listen to them
later. Most people with smartphones find that they use them mostly due to
multimedia features. The portability of the multimedia platform has made
smartphones more popular.
One
can use the smartphone to download documents or create new documents. This is
made possible by using applications that are present in the smartphone. The
documents can be used later or presented in business meetings from the
smartphone to a projector. One can also email and download documents using the
smartphone from the Internet.
Smartphones
have a daily planner where one updates and set reminders thus helping one to be
organised. One does not necessarily have to carry a pen and notebook each time
as using your smartphone it is possible. This is benefits the business people
especially when they are travelling. One can connect Blue tooth keyboards to
the smartphones thus aid in typing especially when taking notes in a meeting.
This turns your smartphone to a portable personal computer.
Smartphones
ensures that one is never in touch. This is because it offers different means
of communication through which people can reach you on. These means of
communication include phone calls, email, instant messaging, text messaging and
chats. One can communicate more quickly and to more people using these means.
It is also faster to transfer more and large volumes of data than when using a
regular cell phone. This makes it easier to work using a smartphone. There are
different applications used for communication for instance WhatsApp messenger,
Viber, Skype and Google +. Some of the applications allow one to send videos,
photos and chat. Smartphones also make it easier to use social media as their
applications are already installed in the phone when one purchases the phone.
It is possible to store the applications as smartphones have RAM and internal
memory or use SD card. Communication is greatly enhanced by the smartphone thus
one is always in touch with the world or friends. It helps one to know what is
going in the world through the social media applications. People can use social
media to advertise products and services chat and upload photos and videos. One
can use their smartphones to shop online and update their friends about where
they can find best offers through their status. This engages people socially
using their smartphones.
Social
networking helps people to share their experiences and get feedbacks through
comments on their updates in various social media. Smartphones help one to
download applications of their local banks thus keep track of their finances.
One can also download the applications of their sports teams using their
smartphones thus can follow them as they play their games. Therefore one is up
to date with the current events or games of their teams.
Smartphones
have hi-resolution cameras that are used in taking photos and videos. The
photos and videos can be used to capture great family moments. The videos are
enhanced by offering frame rates that have high speed thus one slows down the
footage in order to catch or capture every action taking place especially when
shooting in Hi-Definition. Most smartphones have high resolution cameras that
capture photos that are of high quality. The camera resolutions range from 2
mega pixels to above 13 mega pixels. Some smartphones have both front and rear
cameras that may have different resolutions. The photos can be uploaded and
shared through the various applications for instance Instagram. Smartphones
have greatly enhanced social engagement.
