Almost every child that enters high school in the United States has a cell phone. More than a third of the grade school kids carry them. Over eighty-two percent of all Americans own cell phones. The percentage would be higher, if it weren’t for the over sixty-five group, in which there are a large number of hold-outs. And one fifth of all US homes keep a cell phone with no land line at all.

For what reasons are people ridding themselves of land lines? They need to be plugged in day and night. Some feel they use more energy, but that is only true if you have backup batteries, or a cordless phone that needs recharging all the time. Land line phones are harder to recycle, but on the other hand, they do not wear out as fast, rarely break down, and you can keep them forever…unless you are looking for one that offers some new gimmick that your old phone hasn’t got. » Read more: Are Cell Phones Instead of Land Lines the Proper Choice?

Two decades back, in emerging economy like India, the cell phone was being associated with the concept of luxury. Today, for most people around the world, the cell phone has become as normal as owning a wrist watch. It is virtually impossible to imagine a world of communication without the existence of cell phones. More than a necessity, very much like wristwatches, cell phones are also being considered a style icon. Hence, if one carries an expensive and latest model, it becomes the centre of popular attention. In fact, cell phones having an attractive look, impressive color, and latest technology always become the matter of discussion among the users.

Cell phones now come with various features to impress its users. Despite competition, it is spreading like an unstoppable storm which won`t leave anybody out of its reach. The best advantage of using a cell is connectivity with its other users when you need to be in touch with them. Another advantage is using it as a music player. It allows listening to your most favorite artist when you are not talking! » Read more: Cell Phone – Poised For A Technological Revolution

A recent study showed that one-in-four cell phone users now gets their news via their smart phone personal tech device. What do they surf the most? Sports scores, stock prices, business news, and the weather – and it turns out the weather wins. The weather is the most surfed item on internet enabled 3G and 4G smart phones. This research report comes at a time when ABC is laying off some 400 people in its news division. CBS as you may have heard has laid-off 70 people in the last quarter.

This is big in the Business Financial News, mostly because it hugely affects their bottom line, but also because the smart phone sector is on-fire right now with the new Google Android and Apple iPhone. Motorola, Nokia, and RIM are all watching these trends and there are major advertisements right now with Samsung devices too. The reality is simple – these companies understand their customers and they know the features they want. They didn’t need this recent study to prove what they already know. » Read more: Smart Cell Phone Users Enjoy Getting Their News Through Their Mobile Device