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When Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone in the 1870s, he never dreamed that one day almost every individual would have their own personal phone. In fact, if he was to see today’s state-of-the-art touch screen mobile phones, he would probably find it hard to associate them with his original invention.

Touch screen mobile phones come in all shapes and sizes. There are two types of touch screens – capacitive and resistive. A capacitive touch screen must be touched by your fingers, while the resistive touch screen needs an object like a pen or a stylus to activate it. The capacitive screen is the most responsive, and it is found on famous brand-name phones such as the iPhone.

Touch screen mobile phones save the hassle of using buttons. Whereas buttons can wear out, become sticky, or be accidentally pressed inside a bag or pocket, the touch screen mobile phone can only be activated in a deliberate manner. This makes its usage much more convenient.

One interesting feature of the use of touch screen mobile phones is that they attract the younger generation. Whereas 38.8% of all mobile phone users are under the age of 35, among this grouping a whopping 51.4% uses touch screen mobile phones. While the main reason may be the newness of the technology, which always makes it trendy, its convenience is probably another major factor. This popularity clearly indicates that this type of technology is the way of the future, as the younger generation will eventually become the main consumer population as it grows up. It also reflects the growing complexity of mobile phones, which provide more and more functions as they develop, resembling mini computers rather than simple telephones.

Among the functions that you may find on a touch screen mobile phone are: a camera with video capability, a digital compass, a GPS, email, Bluetooth, and sometimes even a modem. Many of these phones will also include a music player and a radio, changing its function from merely being a means of communication and information to a source of entertainment. Memory cards and Internet access also broaden the use of touch screen mobile phones. All of the leading companies have produced the most up-to-the minute touch screen mobile phones in an effort to conquer this growing market. They include Apple (with its famous iPhone), Blackberry, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and many more.

Touch screen mobile phones can be purchased through the Internet. Prices vary extremely widely. The lowest quoted price is $79, while the most expensive is $350. Of course, prices can also depend upon the plans offered with them. It is therefore a good idea when buying a touch screen mobile phone to investigate which plans are offered with them and the exact services that they offer.

So what would Aleck (as Graham Bell was fondly known) have said about touch screen mobile phones? He would have probably been very happy to see how his relatively simple invention has progressed and led to many new uses.