The appearance and huge popularity of smartphones over the last three or four years has been little more than astonishing. Originally aimed at the business market, they are now catered more towards individuals who love the social networking aspects of these devices.
It goes without saying that the smartphone's primary function in terms of social networking is still that of the two traditional forms of communication such as talking and texting. Surprisingly, video talking has never really taken off.
Secondary social networking aspects include using things such as Twitter and Facebook, where it is possible for people to update their status from quite literally anywhere. Another dimension that has recently been added, is that of applications, such as iPhone dating apps some of which even use Geo-location technology.
Now, all this does of course raise some interesting questions. The first one, being where exactly is the line between social networking, and dangerously exposing personal information which could be used in some way against you?
So, if you have a smartphone, and are an avid social network user, then take a step back and apply some common sense. Does saying that you are away for the weekend leave your home vulnerable for a burglar? Does putting too much information about yourself online enable someone to steal your identity? Use the devices and software out there, but don't become used by them.
