Smartphones have changed the way we travel both abroad and locally. Before modern smartphones were available, individuals would have to rely on payphones (if they were even available at their destinations) in order to communicate with their companies, and had almost no way to send documents (until faxes, which do not hold the same quality as scanning and emailing) or attend meetings while on the move. From the creation of the smartphone that started the major smartphone movement (BlackBerry) to today’s phones, there are many ways that working professionals can utilize the now almost invaluable piece of technology in their pockets.
Smartphones have changed the way we travel not just during, but from start to finish. With current smartphone’s on the market, working professionals can easily schedule, make changes, and receive notifications while they are on the move. With today’s smartphones becoming both more secure and more powerful, it is easier to use them for scheduling or rescheduling flights with just a few minutes’ worth of time. Getting caught in traffic can easily build up tension for travelers, which is not good for people in general. With the use of newer and more powerful phones, individuals can switch flights while they are stuck in traffic. Notifications of flights are another benefit that makes travel a more pleasurable experience. The flight coming in from Miami can be delayed due to rain can trigger an alert to the individual waiting at the Starbucks. This means that this person can now enjoy their time a bit further instead of running to catch a flight that has not even crossed the state line yet. With these technologies becoming available for more phones and businesses, smartphones are nearly anchored into todays’ business models.
While having information available during travel has been accessible through laptops and tablets, sometimes it is just