One phone, a whole day
Amir wakes to a phone alarm. He pays for the bus with the same phone. At school he checks his timetable on it. At night he watches a match and chats with his cousin abroad.
One small device did all of that. This lesson looks at how mobile devices are used, and where they are going next.
By the end of this lesson
Note
I can describe how mobile technology is used in different sectors and what may come next.
Key words
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Mobile device | a computer you carry, such as a phone or tablet |
| App | a program made for a phone or tablet |
| Sector | one area of work, such as shops or banking |
| Smart device | a device that connects to the internet and runs apps |
| Wearable | a smart device you wear, such as a watch |
| Mobile payment | paying with a phone or watch instead of a card |
| Network | computers and devices joined so they can share data |
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Every sector uses mobile devices
A sector is one area of work. Mobile devices help in all of them.
Shops use apps for loyalty points and for checking if an item is in stock. Banks let you check money and send it from an app. Entertainment apps stream music and films. Social media apps let people share photos and messages.
Mobile use in four sectors
| Sector | What people do on a phone | Benefit | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | Order online, scan a code, collect points | Quick and open all day | A lost phone can hold saved cards |
| Banking | Check a balance, pay a friend | No trip to a branch | Fake messages that trick people |
| Entertainment | Stream a film or play a game | Fun anywhere | Uses a lot of data and battery |
| Social media | Share a photo, send a message | Stay in touch | Private details can spread |
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3 questionsYour answers are marked here and are not kept. A college account keeps every student’s marks.