5 ways in which smartphones have evolved over the years

Mobile phones have ceased to be devices used only for making calls and sending text messages. They perform every important action to ease your life.

If you were to name one innovation of the last decade, it would have to be mobile phone technology. Smartphones today are supremely intelligent entities that are intuitively designed to ease users’ lives. So while some high-end phones take voice commands and even talk back in return, others act like personal organisers, shoppers, bankers and entertainment consoles.

Here’s a look at how smartphone usage has transformed our lives:

1 Friend, philosopher and guide. Looking for instant motivation? You will receive a dozen WhatsApp messages wishing you good morning and revealing the secrets of a peaceful life. You can also subscribe to many sites that send you philosophical and inspiring quotes every day. Your smartphone is thus your friend and constant guide in life, helping you internalise the wisdom you receive.

2 Personal shopper. Your smartphone helps you shop intelligently and save money, saving your details on shopping sites so that you can literally shop on the move. Whether stuck in a boring commute or whiling the time while you wait for your date, you can shop for whatever you want and keep your shopping cart stocked with all the goodies you desire. You can download shopping apps on your smartphone to shop quickly without entering your details again and again.

3 Banker on the go. Smartphones have literally brought your bank into your handheld device. Mobile banking in India is on the upswing, thanks to the convenience and security offered by banks. All premier banks offer mobile banking in India via customised apps for the purpose. Users can access their bank accounts whenever they want, and use their smartphones to make payments, transfer money, check on their investments and even correspond with the bank.

4 Entertainment device. Smartphones offer the convenience and audio-visual dexterity for users to stream films, watch videos, download and play music, chat with friends across the world, take selfies and upload them on social networks, and perform a variety of leisure tasks. Just one smartphone opens up a world of entertainment for the user. There is no need to have a separate TV connection, sound system or even rent a DVD if you have a smartphone.

5 Life manager. There are many apps that actually help you organise your life better. While some manage your appointments and remind you of important tasks, other monitor your diet and tell you when it’s time to take your medicines. Still others keep tabs on your expenses while others are e-wallets for convenience. Your smartphone helps you manage your time and resources in a more systematic way.