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While I do agree it’s the arguable fact that mobile phones have improved our daily lives, some people — including the truly yours — certainly think so. And I’m sure I’m not the only one…
While we’re on the subject of improving lives with mobile technology, apparently homeless people are also increasing using mobile phones. As a matter of fact, a mobile phone is considered a “critical tool in getting off the streets.” Without a phone number where they can be reached, filling out applications for jobs or housing is often useless for the homeless.
As a proof, News Tribune is quoting workers at Fort Worth’s homeless shelters who say the number of guests with cell phones is growing rapidly, and some shelters have even reported problems with too many guests seeking outlets to charge their phones.
Again, I like seeing mobile technology finding new, unprecedented ways of improving people’s lives, even though it’s the home and not the latest mobile gadgets people ultimately want in this case…
[Via: textually.org]
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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