Cell Phone Features | So Much More Than Talking And Texting

So we all know what a cell phone is - but did you know how many cool features are available in a cell phone these days

? Long gone are the days of using your cell phone exclusively for talking and texting - now they come packed with games, cool apps and more.

Not only has the functionality of the cell phone changed over time - the hardware itself has also changed. With the increasing popularity of text messaging comes the advent of the full keyboard and the riddance of hitting keys multiple times to get the letter you want. But in today's world, traditional texting is taking a backseat to mobile applications set in the social media realm - connect with friends and family directly using mobile versions of MSN Messenger, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, AIM and more.

Some of the most popular cell phone features involve music applications. In the past, people loved the Walkman, the Discman and the MP3 player, brilliant little devices that let you take the music with you no matter where you went. Today, many cell phones feature built-in MP3 players, making a separate device for listening to music redundant.

Some other popular cell phone features include:

Flip Phones - compact cell phones that "flip" open and double in size

Cell Phone Cameras - Take pictures anytime without needing your traditional camera

Slider Phones - Similar to flip phones, but the phone slides open, often exposing a full keyboard for typing and texting

Satellite Phones - Connect directly with an orbiting satellite and get a signal in remote areas away from cell phone towers

GPS Cell Phones - Phones with built-in GPS (global positioning satellite) capabilities so you'll never get lost again

3G Phones (Smartphones) - Send and receive data like email and photos plus web browsing and more

Cell Phone Games - Play your favorite games right on your cell phone

It's important to keep in mind that the price for cell phones loaded with cool features can be much more expensive than more traditional cell phones (talk and text only). As time passes, competition between cell phone manufacturers ensures that eventually even the most basic phones will include many of the features listed above.

by: Susan Franciss

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