As we discussed the trends in cell phone usage, it got me thinking about what I use my cell phone for and how this has changed over the years. When I got my first cell phone, it was this cheap little thing my grandmother used to have. It only made calls, take low-quality pictures and, when I was lucky, sent text messages. I didn't have too many friends, though, so it's not like I used it a lot unless it was to tell my mom I would be home in ten minutes. As more technological advances were made and my family was able to afford better-working phones, I started using my phone for more things. I lost track of how many phones I have owned, but I remember almost in order what trends I started giving in to; soon enough I was texting nearly everyone, then I finally got the e-mail feature on my phone (which I was very happy about because I had been waiting forever to have that feature), and soon enough I had Internet on my phone. I would mainly use it for Google and Myspace (because that was still a thing back then).
When I got my iPhone, everything changed. Instantly I went around asking my sisters and friends what their favorite apps were so I can join in. Now I use my phone for everything - memos, Facebook, shopping, photos, videos of my little sister, Google, games, and even banking. I can even deposit checks from my phone! I used to only use my cell phone sparingly, but now I barely do anything without it. It's also become a go-to device when I feel bored. The minute I feel bored I go to my phone to see if anyone has texted me or if there is something funny on YouTube. I think we all can agree that all the features on our phones nowadays has made us less productive. That begs the question: even though all these features have made our lives easier and more convenient, are these features really a good thing?
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