Mobiles – Blessing or curse?

This electronic device has multiple uses and functions. It has become an important part of our life. Without cell phones, we often feel incomplete. Trendy and stylish mobile phones have become part of the fashion nowadays. Now it has become a multi-utility device, and it is still not just a communication device.

Uses of cell phones:

• Mobile phones are the most convenient and fastest means of communication. You can call anyone from anywhere at any time.
• It’s a great source of entertainment too. You can play games, listen to music, talk with your friends, send messages, etc. when bored
• It can be used to capture and store important information.
• It can function as a radio. You can listen to music while driving and traveling.
• Mobile phones can replace watches to check the time and alarm clocks that wake you up.
• Your voice can also be recorded on your mobiles.
• It can be used as a flashlight when the power goes out.
• Camera phones are used to take photos and videos. You can also freeze your memorable moments.
• Mobile phones also have calendars to check days and dates.
• You can download your favorite songs, wallpapers, ringtones and movies to your mobile phones.
• If you got lost, you can use your mobile and ask for help.
• Use mobile phones instead of pen and paper. This saves paper, which in turn saves trees.
• Mobile phones that have the calculator function help to do mental calculations.
• This wireless device allows you to inform parents when you are late, inform your boss that you will be late because you got stuck in traffic, etc.

• Mobile phones that have internet service reduce the workload of business and office work as it allows you to work anywhere and anytime.
• It is a portable device and you can take it with you wherever you go, so you can attend to all your important calls.
• Business can be done in a single call.

Cell phone abuse:

• Avoid using the mobile phone whenever possible.
• Your conversation via mobile phones should be concise and direct. The longer the conversation, the greater its impact on the health of a human being.
• Keep your mobiles away from your body.
• Do not use your mobile while driving, as it increases the risk of having a car accident. If it is urgent, please stop your car and then wait for your call.
• Use a hands-free kit to reduce the amount of radiation. Reduces the electronic field effect to 92%.
• The use of mobile phones by criminals to carry out their criminal activities increases the crime rate.
• Try turning off your mobiles when you are in public places, religious places, attending conferences or meetings.
• The inappropriate use of mobile phones sometimes creates discomfort.
• Keep your phones in off mode while studying as it distracts your attention.
• Buy phones of modern digital standards (GSM-1800 and 3-G) as it has less impact on a person.
• The emission of radiation from mobile phones can be harmful to health, as it can cause headaches, earaches and blurred vision. These harmful radiations destroy the cells located in the head and ear region causing damage to the brain and nephrons in the head region.
• This electronic device will be of great help in times of emergency.
• Mobile phone users also experience blackouts, drowsiness, lack of concentration, and increased fatigue.
• Do not keep your mobile in your front pocket when it is on vibrate mode. It can cause severe damage to the heart.
• Ringtones should not be loud as they damage the eardrums.
• German researchers found that a conversation that lasted more than 30 minutes led to an increase in blood pressure of 5 to 10 mm in the mercury column.
• The use of cell phones is quite annoying in quiet and calm places like libraries, museums, movie theaters, hospitals, etc.
• Excessive heating of the battery causes the explosion of mobile phones. Although it happens quite rare, but very fatal if it happens.
• The use of mobile phones during exams as a way of cheating by students creates a problem for them and ruins their future.
• Prolonged use of mobile phones can cause hearing defects in the individual.
• Mobile cameras can be misused to take illegal photos and then post them on the Internet. It can also be used for blackmail, which in turn can also ruin that person’s personal life.

The creation of mobile phones is a great achievement of man. Man creates this electronic device to make our life more convenient and comfortable. He makes our lives easier. But unfortunately many people are using it for the wrong purpose. It is a blessing to us if it is used with great care and efficiency.