Smartphones have become an integral part of our day-to-day lives. These devices which make our lives easier through easy access to information and communication, also pose a danger to our lives. In this edition, we cover the Dangers of a smartphone, its excessive use, and how it can be a threat to your general wellbeing.
As technology advances, it becomes both good and bad. From what was known as Telephones, to Mobile phones, cell phones, touchscreens, and now, we call them smartphones. Phones have existed for decades and are now integrated into our daily lives over the years.
But, have you ever wondered about the side effects of these and the dangers of using these smartphones and other handset gadgets? Here goes!
Read: 10 Ways to keep safe on the digital streets
Contents
#1. Neck Pains
Also known as Tech Neck, or Text Neck, this is one of the most obvious consequences of using the phone while bending your neck. While, it feels convenient, bending your neck while using your phone affects your muscles. This later spreads to the back and you may get advanced problems.
#2. Accidents
Smartphones are designed to be very addictive and interesting. This in turn leads to subconscious usage, even while driving, riding, or walking which causes accidents. It’s advisable that you avoid using your phone while moving on the road by any means such that you can focus on getting to your destination.
#3. Eye Strain
How about I told you to switch to the dark mode which is included on android 10 upwards and ios 14 upwards? Either way, you should limit the usage of your phone when it’s too bright for the environment. The blue light flashing from your magic machine has a significant effect on your eyes and this is irritating.
#4. Infections
Within the very advantage of being mobile and portable, smartphones pose a risk of spreading germs and infections, thanks to their use in all sorts of environments. Avoid using your phones in toilets and bathrooms because you don’t get to wash your phone from these stubborn bacteria as you leave these places.
#5. Anxiety and stress
Humans are created to analyze situations using all their 5 senses, but smartphones limit us to sight, thoughts, and hearing. This means that the experience is unsatisfactory especially since one has to deal with self-worth and other people’s attitude minus one-on-one facial expressions and scents.
This has affected teenagers and some adults with trauma because they feel that other people are living happier than them. This has been proven to lead to stress, anxiety and high levels of depression.
#6. Security
As technology improves, so does crime! Usage of smartphones makes us live at the mercy of unscrupulous people because we’re always uploading information about ourselves and our locations. More so, anyone with the right knowledge can create a website or app to track their target’s data for their selfish goals. Facebook (now META) has come under fire quite often for misusing its users’ information and sharing it without their permission.
Related: The Ultimate Guide to Facebook security
Conclusion
There are many more dangers of using smartphones, but we’re focusing on these hoping they are more relevant to you and you will act on them fast before it gets worse. You can as well share with us some dangers of a smartphone in the comment section and keep following UgTechMag.
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