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What was the sole use of mobile phones in their early days?
What was the sole use of mobile phones in their early days?
Approximately how many hours do people spend on their mobile phones per year?
Approximately how many hours do people spend on their mobile phones per year?
What is a surprising fact about mobile phone access worldwide?
What is a surprising fact about mobile phone access worldwide?
What has been dubbed the last decade?
What has been dubbed the last decade?
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What is an activity that can be done on a modern smartphone?
What is an activity that can be done on a modern smartphone?
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What is the average number of times a person touches their phone per day?
What is the average number of times a person touches their phone per day?
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What has been the main contributor to the rapid growth of mobile phone usage?
What has been the main contributor to the rapid growth of mobile phone usage?
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What is a comparison made in the text about mobile phone access?
What is a comparison made in the text about mobile phone access?
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What is the approximate amount of time people spend on their mobile phones per year?
What is the approximate amount of time people spend on their mobile phones per year?
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What is a feature that has been added to mobile phones over time?
What is a feature that has been added to mobile phones over time?
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Study Notes
The Impact of Mobile Phones on Society
- The mobile phone has had a greater impact on the world than any other device, with the past decade being labelled as the 'decade of the smartphone'.
Mobile Phone Usage
- On average, a person touches their phone 2,617 times per day.
- People spend around 800 hours per year on their mobile phones, equivalent to over a month.
Global Access to Mobile Phones
- More people worldwide have access to a mobile phone than a toilet.
Evolution of Mobile Phones
- Initially, mobile phones were only used for making calls while on the move.
- The ability to send texts was introduced soon after.
- Today, mobile phones can be used for a wide range of activities, including paying for meals and tracking sleep habits.
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Explore the fascinating yet alarming facts about our mobile phone usage. From daily touches to yearly hours spent, discover how mobile phones have taken over our lives. Quiz yourself on the impact of mobile phones on modern society.
