As a result, its not surprising that most of us end up abusing the technology instead of using it responsibly. I am addicted to my smartphone and am guilty of breaking all the rules of responsible smartphone usage: I have bored my friends and colleagues by babbling about my apps for days, I have berated my friends who use a different smartphone, and I have used my iPhone while watching a movie in a theatre. I realized that it is not just me who does all this—everyone around me does it too. People bellow into their phones in public, they ignore the person sitting next to them to talk on their phones, and they panic if they can’t locate their devices. Although usually polite and considerate, I too turn into a boorish technology abuser when I have my mobile in my hands. This year, I intend to follow ten rules of smartphone use and be more responsible with my iPhone, and they may help you too. Here they are:
#1 Set a Time Limit
#2 Don’t Play Games All the Time
#3 Pick Important Calls
#4 Avoid Obsessive Browsing
#5 Don’t Photograph & Share Everything
#6 Don’t Ignore People
#7 Don’t Text Insulting Messages
#8 Don’t Shout While Talking
#9 Don’t Text While Driving
#10 Take a Break From Your Phone
