iPhone Epidemic

The rapid take up of the mobile phone has altered communications and arguably social relations. According to Ruston and Stein (2005) “Coupled with the near-ubiquity of the mobile phone, this capability of the phone as conduit for multiple connections and perspectives in any given space positions it as a catalyst or potential vehicle for the simultaneously interactive and immersive media experience.”
The notion that the mobile phone screen will become the dominant screen of the 21st century has strong groundings as we become more and more reliant on them and the mobile phone is becoming a nessescity rather than a luxury. Long gone are the days where the suceessful and rich businessman who is able to use and afford the mobile phone, now children in primary school have their own mobile phones.
Times are definatly changing, i never had a mobile until i was 16, in year 10 at high school, it just shows how views of the mobile phone has changed and their uses, with parents being able to keep in contact with their kids at all times as well as being able to keep in contact with friends as they are only a call or text message away.

The impact that the iPhone has had on the mobile phone market and its users has been unprecedented, not only has it changed the face of mobile phones but the utility of the phones too. it seems now that the iPhone has had so much success all other manufacturers are trying to keep up with features and functionality. WIth the ability to store up to 32GB of whatever you want, such as photo's, music, videos and movies the iPhone is your one stop, phone, camera, and media device, as well as being able to acess internet, email, and the phenomenon of the 'app' iPhone has really taken over the market. but one question that neds to be answered is... does it blend?

And so it does, gee i would love to get some of my friends iPhones and do that, they are like a fifth limb to some of them. Its fair to say that apple have taken over this generation, and slowly creeping in on taking over the world in electronics and gadgets. i think we would be hard pressed to find a household that does not have at least one apple prroduct. But getting back to the mobile phone, in all its glory, as good as it is, i dont think it will ever replace the television, the silver screen, or a computer, but it is definately handy to have. If u cant afford a television, or internet the mobile phone will slowly get you there.