I am sure most of us can remember back to these days when the most technological thing on our phones was ‘snake. In fact the older people amongst us may remember the days before mobile phones even had the text message facility. That’s right; mobile phones were originally just that – portable ways to make phone calls. Now a days of course they offer so much more.

Even the most basic mobile phones now usually come with colour screen, an array of games and a decent digital camera built in. Of course the type of camera that you get and the other added extras that are built in depend on your budget. These phones are available on the high street and will sort most people who want a mobile phone just for making and receiving calls.

However you can step it up a gear and go for a newer smart phone. These mobile phones are probably best likened to a mini laptop. For example the Blackberry has a way to receive and send emails using push technology (you can send and receive them immediately). You can also browse the internet, download applications to use the likes of Yahoo and MSN messenger and even download maps to help you find your way. This comes on top of the usual digital camera, phone book, games and other extras that mobile phones come with as standard.

These smart phones (such has the iPhone) come with the facility to download applications. That means that you can download features for your phone to make it even better for you. These will be different to the applications your friends and family have because they suit you. Mobile phones now come with some many extras that they are simply more than just a mobile phone.