Pat's+Life+as+a+Tech+User

Technology has helped me gained access to information and communicate with others in a quicker, more convenient manner than ever thought possible before the advent of the digital age. One such device that has helped me accomplish these goals is my cell phone, in particular, my smartphone. These devices allow its users to accomplish a variety of tasks, such as communicating with others through a variety of media (e.g .calls, text messages, instant messaging, video calls, and e-mail) as well as providing on-the-go access to information resources such as the internet, video sharing websites, and social media platforms. As such, I now rely more on a single device to complete a variety of communication tasks rather than using than several machines. Information and interaction with others has become more remotely accessible and readily available by using my smartphone. I find myself constantly using it as my primary mode of communications and a vital tool to access information and express my thoughts, opinions, and perspectives (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

With the ever-evolving features that are being created, added, and embedded into every new model of smartphone, this dependency and reliance of it by its users, including me, will only continue to increase. Several accessories and applications with further the importance of smartphones and open up even more access to a variety of information as well as help users complete a variety of tasks from reading a book on a 4 inch screen to mobile banking to projecting holographic images and video right in front of you.