Mobile

The mobile phone is stimulating one of the most important technological revolutions in human history. This article first presents impacts, challenges, and predictions of mobile phone use. It first indicates that the impact of the mobile phone on society has been predominantly positive while the mobile phone has certain negative attributes.

The authors predict that, in the two or three more generations, mobile phones use will have exciting advances to achieve the full benefits, especially in the area of healthcare, education, industry, daily life, learning, and collaborations, which will be more effective, productive, and creative.

The greatest contribution to society of the mobile phone is in improved productivity. People act more efficiently when they are connected, especially when they are connected whenever, wherever, and to whomever they wish. Beyond that, the mobile phone is an invaluable tool that can entertain, educate, improve safety, and add convenience to our lives.