TECH TECH
BY SHAMARI TRUSS
In
today’s society of ever-growing technology, we have been presented with a gizmo that shuts ones before it down (well, at least until something more exclusive comes out). Y’all know we follow the latest trends, and the 8G Iphone is no exception. This gadget is a combo of your cellie, computer, digital cam, and Ipod, all rolled into one. “Keeps you connected,” says Andrew Lobban, a student at UIC. Even though this phone costs $400 and connects you to almost anything possible, students who can afford it don’t use it to its full advantage. It looks cool, but most teens don’t know they are holding a devise that could be the center of their teenage lives and could possibly help make school life even easier. According to anonymous chatters on Ilounge in 2004, “…the compelling applications are still a secret.” This was posted almost four years ago, so just imagine the unexpected features the latest edition has. The Iphone even has features that can be unlocked, such as the recorder. This simple device can be used easily to record lectures instead of constantly
taking boring notes. Besides this feature, there are many other applications on the Iphone that can be applied to your academics. The 8G Iphone, unlike older models such as 3G and 4G, has more space, so it allows you to save more files, such as papers, notes, etc. When it comes down to it, there are a variety of unique ways this phone can be applied to improving you as a student - you just have to take the time to test them. Maybe if you cut the music off it will be easier! “Many students make this ‘multi-purpose’ phone the center of their life,” says Andrew. “Once you get it, you can’t live without it.” For those trying to make school life as easy as possible, teens should use this phone until the screen goes blank! After all, it’s a trend, so there will be a better one in a minute. We might as well be productive with this one while it’s hot! TRUESTAR MAGAZINE 21