The History and Impact of the iPhone

When the iPhone was released it took the world by storm. Not only was it one of the most biggest technological break throughs, over just a few years became essential for every single person above the age of 16. It's crazy to think of how something so new can be so important in our lives, when before the world operated fine without them. The iPhone was first released in June of 2007. We have never seen a buttonless screen before that time on a cell phone. On top of that, it has many other significant boosts to the technological market. It has a huge range of apps on its online store, creating a whole new market for people to create and post media that can be bought and shared. It then gave way to new types of social media/easier access to it, making that much more relevant in todays society. Now a days, social media is how the younger generation, communicates, expresses themselves, meet people, get news, and a bunch of other positive uses. There are the downsides that come with this technology. The world is now much more distracted. Cell phones are always in peoples pockets and the addiction to reach and grab them has crippled society today. We have seen an increase in motorized vehicle accidents since 2007 and a decrease in productivity.

The Invention of Walkie-Talkies

Throughout time and more recently, the world has created massive break throughs when it comes to technology. This leaves some of the incredible pieces of technology to be overlooked/forgotten about due to the next big thing taking the spot light. The history of the walkie-talkie falls under this category. In the early 1940's, the development for radio communication begun. In several countries, people had the same idea. It is debated however known that Donald Hings created the first portable communications device. It was called a walkie-talkie as it allowed for portability and the ability to continuously communicate. It was a huge help in WWII as infantry headquarters could communicate in live time to the infantry men on the field. After the war, they were used mainly only in the police force. This was because there was not dramatic need for them however they still had uses. Now a days, we see them in baby monitors, in businesses, boats, hiking, and can be useful in remote areas with no cell service. Some of the good parts of a walkie-talkie are the fact that they stretch for a couple of miles, they have instant connection, and they are portable. The downsides can lay in the sound quality, issues with the push-to-talk system, and can cut out. They really are an over looked piece of revolutionizing advancements that changed the world.

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