Being without a smartphone can be seen as the ultimate digital sin. The majority of people would agree that a smartphone helps to keep you in touch with family and friends, keeps your workload organised and even keeps you entertained on your way home. Think about it, smartphones really do cover all bases!

The one complaint most of us have about smartphones is the price. They are costly to buy, costly to fix and costly to replace; but, if we can’t do without them, what’s the answer?

It is not hard to see why there has been a rise in cheap smartphones and as newer smartphone models come out and the prices increase, many people are turning to cheap smartphones as the answer.

Cheap Smartphones: Are They The Way Forward?

Smartphone lovers will be split into two categories when discussing the rise in cheap smartphones; some will share the opinion of “great, a cheaper alternative to my iPhone” whilst others will assume that cheap smartphones cannot offer everything they need from a mobile device. 

One popular cheap smartphone is the Karbonn A50S. Though it is not currently available outside of India, many in the UK are opting to buy it - and others - online at a fraction of the cost of current smartphones. Features include Internet access, WiFi, apps, a camera and the usual text and call options. Though it does not cover everything that an iPhone, Samsung or Nokia smartphone does, for many all the key elements are there and at £26 it is easy to see why it is popular.

Other handsets seen in the rise of cheap smartphones are from French company Wiko. Available in the UK Wiko devices retail at around £50 and like the Karbonn A50S, they include a number of key features. 

Cheap Smartphones: Are They Worth It?

Though the rise in cheap smartphones will see many move away from pricier models, is being a cheaper smartphone beneficial? For those who do not use all their current smartphone’s features and view it as simply a ‘phone with a camera and WiFi’, a cheap smartphone may be a sensible choice; especially considering the money many pay for phones they barely use. However, tech heads and mobile phone addicts will likely find that a cheaper smartphone will not offer all the features and gadgets they know and love.

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It’s 2015 and we are in full smartphone mode; children have them, older individuals are getting to grips with them and the majority of those in between are obsessed with them. The presence of the smartphone in our lives slowly increased until now, when many of us can’t bare to be apart from them for a minute and being without signal, on a plane or at work away from our phones can be an anxious thought. One key reason for our obsession with smartphones is social media, it provides a window to keep in touch with our friends, our family, celebrities and even those we don’t like at all.

Using social media on our smartphones is a daily, often hourly, occurrence for the general population and is not saved simply for the tech heads and social media addicts among us; but why are we so obsessed with social media on our smartphones?

Social Media: The Smartphone Obsession

There are a number of reasons why we are obsessed with social media on our smartphones, and we’ve compiled the top ones...

Convenience - Social media on our smartphones is hugely convenient; not only does it save us starting up a laptop or desktop computer, but it also provides us with instant updates to Facebook messages, Tweets and Instagram comments among others. Having social media on our smartphones is easy and efficient. 

Update, Update, Update - For those Tweet addicts of the world, having an app allowing you to Tweet on the go is ideal. Whenever something pops into your head, you can tweet it. Thanks to smartphone apps we can update our social media accounts with statuses, photographs and funny tweets from wherever we may be.

Fear of Missing Out - We’ve all had it, the fear of missing out. Anyone who is obsessed with social media on their smartphone will know that having a constant stream of updates when we are out and about ensures we don’t miss out on a single thing and can keep up to date with friends and family.

Is It Okay To Be Obsessed With Social Media on Our Smartphones!?

Though having your eyes down on your smartphone or tablet at all times is not ideal, it is a matter of fact that in the twenty first century that almost all of us do it. Being obsessed with social media on your smartphone is okay and is something the many of us are faced with, just remember that talking to people face to face is often easier than tweeting them and there are other fun uses for smartphones such as games, photography and helping with organisation.

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*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.