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What is the primary purpose of messaging apps for migrants who leave their families behind?
What is the primary purpose of messaging apps for migrants who leave their families behind?
- To make new friends in their host country
- To inform their families of their progress (correct)
- To catch up with old friends from back home
- To gossip about celebrities
Why do many migrants buy a device despite having limited resources?
Why do many migrants buy a device despite having limited resources?
- Because their relatives persuade them to do so (correct)
- Because they need it for work
- Because they want to access social media
- Because it's a cheap way to make phone calls
What has increased greatly according to Greenpeace's report?
What has increased greatly according to Greenpeace's report?
- The number of people donating to refugee causes
- The number of migrants using messaging apps
- The use of solar panels in refugee camps
- The use of charging stations in refugee camps (correct)
How does WhatsApp help new immigrants to the U.S. according to the article?
How does WhatsApp help new immigrants to the U.S. according to the article?
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What do messaging apps provide for migrants according to the article?
What do messaging apps provide for migrants according to the article?
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Study Notes
Smartphone Apps and Migrants
- Migrants use smartphone apps to keep in touch with their families left behind, especially when they have limited resources.
- Relatives often persuade migrants to buy a device to stay connected.
- Refugee camps now provide charging stations for migrants to charge their devices.
- Greenpeace reported a significant increase in the use of their charging stations.
- Smartphone apps, such as WhatsApp, have eased the sense of isolation for new immigrants.
- WhatsApp allows migrants to have more frequent and intimate contact with their families, sharing details that would not be discussed in a weekly phone call.
- Migrants can quickly receive responses from their families, making them feel closer to home.
- For migrants, messaging apps are a vital lifeline, unlike for many others who use them for daily convenience and entertainment.
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Explore how migrants use smartphone apps to stay connected with their families and friends despite limited resources.
