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How Industries Have Changed With The iPhone

It has been more than 5 years since the first iPhone came out in the market. It was introduced by its late founder, Steve Jobs and it captivated the attention and hearts of young and old generations alike. To the skeptics, it was just another technology device or product that will not last. But, for the Apple believers this is a game changer.

Indeed, it was a game changer. There is no doubt about that. Everybody loves the iPhone. It is so well loved and accepted by everyone that it has already sold hundreds of millions of units to date. Though mainly it is a mobile device, there is literally more to it than just a communications device. A major contributor for this would be its own App Store. There are thousands of apps to choose from. These apps could add major functionality to the iPhone and could make people use it for certain special functions.

Because of this ability to function in a lot of ways, industries have opened up possibilities for different special usage of the device. A lot of applications, accessories and technologies were recently invented as a response to the growing iPhone market. It has already become a flexible device that could act as a special tool for different industries with different needs.

Healthcare

According to a recent survey done, iPhone usage has grown among doctors and medical professionals. Six out of ten doctors are now using iPhones not just for personal use but also for work. In fact, there has already been a whole industry of accessories that dedicate themselves to creating tools that could work well together with the iPhone for use in the medical field. This device is already being used in a number of hospitals. For sure, it will continue to grow in the years to come.

Education

Apple must have done a great marketing to students because majority of its market are those that are still studying. iPhone usage is so rampant in universities and high schools. More than personal use, they utilize the device as an aid for studying, research, communications, note taking and more. In fact, a number of universities have already encouraged its use inside of schools. Plus, a lot of apps have been designed and developed for use by students. In fact, there is a whole category for 'Education' in the App Store. Then, there is also iTunes university. A great avenue for studying initiated by Apple. The significant change is very obvious with the developments going on in education.

Security

There is a whole industry for security that deals with monitoring and tracking a great deal of people, things, places and events. Think about investigation agencies, security agencies, intelligence offices and more. Though these professions mostly keep their operations secret, it is no secret how they are using iPhones with their regular detective and tracking work. There are cell phone tracker tools that help them achieve such things in an efficient manner. The iPhone makes their job easier in a lot of ways.

Overall, the iPhone has totally changed the economy. From a losing company to being the most valuable company in the world, Apple has crushed the market competition and dominated it with such revolutionary product. Quoting Steve Jobs, I guess he was right in saying, "This (the iPhone) changes everything."