Mobile phones have changed the technology landscape and international development in ways never imagined before. In 1984, an Apple Macintosh with an 8 MHz CPU and 128 k RAM cost $2495. The 16.5 lbs behemoth however cannot hold a candle to 2009’s iPhone with 16-32 GB which costs $250 and weighs a measly 4.8 oz (0.3 lbs). From text messaging to cameras, from GPS and location-awareness to MP3 players, the device continues to shrink even as its capabilities expand. Continue reading
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