Mobile Technology Features and Benefits

The video discusses the merging of cell phones and the Internet, highlighting VOIP technology and Skype's popularity. It explores T-Mobile's Wi-Fi phone service and Google's innovative services like Grand Central. The impact of the iPhone and the App Store is examined, concluding with a humorous song about the iPhone.

What is the main advantage of using Skype for college students?

• It has a built-in calendar feature.

• It allows free international calls.

• It offers high-quality video calls.

• It provides a free headset.

What unique feature does T-Mobile's service offer for calls?

• Free phone upgrades

• Unlimited data usage

• Seamless handoff between Wi-Fi and cellular networks

• Free international roaming

What is the primary function of Grand Central?

• To offer unlimited data plans

• To provide a virtual assistant

• To consolidate multiple phone numbers into one

• To provide free international calls

How does Google Cellular help users avoid 411 charges?

• By giving discounts on phone bills

• By providing free international calls

• By offering free text-based information services

• By providing free Wi-Fi hotspots

What is a major benefit of voicemail transcription services?

• They offer unlimited storage for voicemails.

• They provide high-quality audio playback.

• They transcribe voicemails into text for easy reading.

• They offer free international calls.

What was a significant change brought by the iPhone in the mobile industry?

• Exclusive contracts with all carriers

• Introduction of physical keyboards

• The concept of an app store

• Free international roaming

What did the iPhone's success demonstrate to mobile carriers?

• That unlimited data plans are necessary

• That exclusive contracts are not beneficial

• That phone designers should have more control over design

• That physical keyboards are essential

What is the purpose of the app store introduced by the iPhone?

• To provide free international calls

• To offer exclusive Apple products

• To allow users to download applications directly to their phones

• To provide free music downloads

What is a feature of the Google Android operating system?

• It only supports Apple devices

• It offers free international roaming

• It has its own app store for downloading programs

• It requires a physical keyboard

What was a major impact of the iPhone on consumer behavior?

• Increased use of physical keyboards

• Preference for smaller screens

• Widespread adoption of being online all the time

• Decreased interest in app stores