Kirsty Wark
Life without a smartphone seems difficult nowadays. If you ask someone what is the most important gadget or thing for you in your life, he/she will say “a smartphone”. It connects us with the world and provides many benefits, but despite these good things, the smartphone has killed other devices, which are mentioned below:
1. Camera
The first thing that a smartphone has replaced is the “Camera”. Now you don’t need to carry a portable or heavy camera to shoot your photos or videos on special occasions. A smartphone can capture beautiful pictures or record video for you any time and anywhere.
2. Audio and Video Player
There was a time when people loved to listen to music on their MP3 players and Walkmans. They bought CDs and cassettes and played them on the players. But smartphones have made it super easy. You can download or listen to music videos online anytime without paying much.
3. Calculator
However, people still use a calculator at shops and offices, but most of the people manage calculations and number counting on their mobile calculator.
4. Torch Light
A mobile phone’s LED light has enough power to light up your room or way. You can’t keep a torch with you. So the smartphone provides you with this feature; that’s why torches are rarely found at home.
5. Hand Watch
There was a time when everybody wanted to wear a watch to see the time. But these days people are avoiding wearing traditional classic watches because they have a smartphone to check the time.
6. FM Radio
The radio was the best choice for music and news listening. The mobile phone has also replaced it. Nowadays, most smartphones have an FM Radio player to play all the channels that are in range. So if you still want to enjoy music, news, and local stuff, you may go with top FM radios such as Revo radio, Radios Kenwood, Bose, Tivoli Audio, Ruark Audio, Panasonic, Sony, and more.
7. Calendar and Alarm
Wall-hanging and standing calendars were easily found in every home, but the smartphone has also killed calendars and wake-up alarms.
8. Voice Recorder
A voice recorder was used to record voice memos & on-site sounds at unlimited length. You can also record your voice and voice calls on a smartphone now.
9. Compass
A compass is an instrument used for orientation and navigation. It tells geographic cardinal directions. Latest smartphones have compass sensors to show you the direction.
10. Contact Diary or Phone Book
Smartphones give you the option to store your contacts in one place and access them so quickly. That’s the reason people don’t use the contact diary to write down and remember phone numbers.
Let us know if you are still using any of the above gadgets along with the smartphone!
