More than 85 percent of U.S. adults own a cell phone, 75 percent of whom admit to never spending a waking hour without it. Considering people use these handy mobile devices for a whole lot more than just talking to others – like taking pictures, sending and receiving text messages, getting driving directions, accessing the Internet, playing games, watching videos and listening to music –saying cell phones have had an impact on people’s lives is no major revelation. What might not be as obvious, however, is the impact cell phones have had on people’s quality of life by reducing crime rates. Writer Bio
