1.How have mobile phones changed in the last 30 years?
First generationThe first mobile phones, referred to as First Generation or 1G, were introduced to the public market in 1983 by the Motorola Company. These first mobile phones used analog technology which was much less reliable than the digital technology we use today. The first mobile phones during this era were confined to car phones. . After a few years, they became mobile and consumers could take the phones with them outside of the car. However, they were the size of a large briefcase and very inconvenient. These mobile phones were also rather expensive.
Second generationThe first cell phone call was made using the new digital technology that became characteristic of this era and cellular phone technology was faster and much quieter than its analog predecessor. The new technology also made them capable of being smaller rather than the large briefcase-sized units.
Third Generation Called 3G.Is what many people currently use in their digital cellular phones today This technology is capable of a lot of things.
These capabilities have helped to increase the amount of sales and the popularity of these new phones.
2. Can you find 5 different ways young people use mobile phones?
3. Are mobile phones used in the same way in different cultures? Give two examples.
4. Do mobile phones affect your privacy?