In the rapidly changing world today, the mobile phone has come to be an inevitable possession, Now a mobile phone is not a mere device to talk or send messages; it can do several other things as well. It is like a complete office in one’s pocket these days. It helps us to stay in touch with our loved ones; check our e-mails; find directions through GPS; stay connected through Facebook or Twitter; watch films and videos; get coaching from teachers; read news; and make use of its so many other features.
No wonder, mobile phone has proved to be a boon for mankind. It has become a crucial part of everybody’s life. However, a mobile phone has its negative side too. The foremost demerit is that it has made people addicted to it. People tend to waste their precious time on useless things like social media.
They are so addicted that they walk or travel while using it. It claims a number of lives each year as people walk around or drive while using it, and become victims of accidents. They not only cause harm to themselves, but they also threaten the well-being of other people too.
Mobile phones use electromagnetic radiation in the microwave range, which may be harmful to human health. Recently, a study conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found an association between cell phone use and certain kinds of brain and salivary gland tumours.
An average user replaces his mobile phone every 11 to 18 months. These discarded phones result in accumulation of electronic waste which is a massive environmental threat.
Also, buying new expensive phones is a drain on the financial health of a person. Mobile phones have caused the invasion of other person’s privacy and personal space with the incorporation of cameras in mobile phones, as a person can easily take inappropriate pictures or videos of someone else. Despite all the demerits, mobiles phones have become an inevitable part of modern way of living.
