1.1960s-1970s

In the cold war era, in the year 1969, the fetus of the Internet was born. It has a predecessor called ARPANET that was sponsored by the US department of defense. The initial aim was to create a network of distributed communication, which was resistant to nuclear attacks. It has also managed to achieve the exchange of packet data between computers in foreign locations in the initial time forming a technical basis to contemporary Internet.

2 TPC/IP NegotiateIn

1983, the TCP/IP protocol, which was developed by Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn was achieved. It outlines a code of conduct, that is, the packaging, the treatment, the sending, the routes and acquisition of the data at the receiver are defined. Its major purpose is to allow various architectures of networks to interface with one another that is creating a actual Internet. Its appearance was the key to the formation of the Internet, which addressed the crisis of interconnecting the network, and digital communication among the world became attainable. The basis of its concept of design has stayed the fundamental way that the Internet functions to this day.

3. world wide web born (1990s)

Tim Berters-Lee created the world wide web and the proposed basic technologies like HTML, HTTP and URL which allowed the end user to view web content using browser.

4.2000s-2010s

The years between 2000-2010 can be characterized as the time when the Internet started to replace a commercial instrument to an entertaining one. The users were not passively distributed with information anymore and became content creators. Blogs, Grab,Uber,YouTube, and Facebook are some of the platforms that came into light. The use of broadband became widespread forcing away dial-up internet connectivity resulting in the development of streaming media and online games. Engine engines (such as Google) turned out to be the entry point to information. Near the latter part of this decade, the second defining event was the introduction of the iPhone (in 2007) which marked the age of mobile internet which provided the environment of ubiquitous internet access. In this decade, the internet has become a full-fledged part of everyone’s everyday life redefining social, business, and entertainment spheres, making the life of people easier.

5 The age of smart Internet ( since 2020s -present) Since 2020, the Internet has made tremendous progress in intelligent technologies, virtual integration, and forms of sociality. The AIs of a generation such as ChatGPT have been introduced, changing the patterns of acquiring and creating information; the appearance of short videos and live streaming means that a person could do more complicated things in the future.

The birth of the first smartphone

Internet has over time, gained significance as a means of social interaction and economic process.The inception of the first smartphoneSmartphones have today become an irreplaceable aspect of our lives. They integrate their operating features to calling, taking photographs, using internet, socializing, and entertainment and can be considered a universal tool box in our pockets. Nonetheless, a great number of individuals do not realize that this great era started in 1994, and its initiator was the Simon Personal Communicator which was introduced by IBM in 1994. Mobile phones, at the beginning of the 1990s, used to be simply a show of status and an instrument of communication. The thought that engulfed IBM engineers was progressive: In case mobile phones were made capable to perform. processes like receiving emails, keeping a record, scheduling, and information storage, they would certainly benefit work considerably. Thus, they chose to come up with a ground-breaking device, one that actually merges communication and computing. Simon prototype was born in 1992 and was introduced to be sold in 1994. Its design was so sophisticated in those days: it had a huge black-and-white touch screen, and it had to be operated with the help of the stylus. In addition to the simple calls, it had some rich office applications: it could send and receive the faxes, emails, could have a list of contacts, a calendar, a note pad, calculator, and even could play some basic games. Simon technically was very much in line with the fundamental features of a smartphone and it was therefore considered to be the first smartphone in the world. Nonetheless, there were serious practical difficulties encountered by Simon. They were very massive in size, weighing more than 500 grams and almost were as thick as a brick; battery life was dreadful, with only some one hour capable of being used normally, and finally and most importantly it was prohibitively expensive priced at over $899 (equivalent to some 1800 today). These death knells translated into poor sales in the market and it ended up only selling approximately 50,000 units. It did not achieve a big success in terms of commerce, but historically, Simon is indisputable. Its significance is great in that it was the first to demonstrate to the world that mobile phones could transcend beyond the communication device and become a portable information terminal of sorts. Its outline of a portable device, which incorporated communication, computing and information management, was a precursor to the next generation industry. Through Simon, such companies as Nokia, BlackBerry, and Palm got inspirations to keep experimenting. After some time, in 2007, Apple launched the iPhone that not only adapted the ideas of touch screens and multi functional integration, but also because of the revolutionary user experience, totally sparked the world of smart phones. It is possible to say that Simon was an imperfect but extraordinary pace of start. It was the meteor which created the spark, even though it failed in its short life, it caused the light on the future of the mobile intelligent era. It defined what the world had never seen before, that a mobile phone can be not just a means of communication, but also a smart phone which can link information and even manage affairs. At this point, the veil of the smartphone age was raised. The advent of smart phone would have probably taken decades before it could reach where the smart phone has brought us today unless it were not for the bold moves and efforts of Simon in his attempts and explorations.

impact of smart phone on mass communication and media

When things were at their time of existence, we were accustomed to hearing news on television, radio and newspapers; however today, with the help of a couple of taps on the phone, a person can read the piece of news, watch movies and share information everywhere and at all times. One can say that smart phones have simplified and expedited the flow of information and provided everyone with the means to be a disseminator.

To begin with, cell phones and iPhones have made the circulation of news very fast. In the past, the process of news distribution used to require several steps i.e. writing, editing, printing and broadcasting before the news could reach the people. Currently, individuals are able to stay informed of recent happenings instantly on social media, news applications, and short-video applications. As an example, when some sudden news such as earthquake, typhoon, and elections occur and spread over the internet it can take minutes to propagate. Secondly, the smartphones have transformed the way people read or watch. The consumption of newspaper and watching of TV is turning into something that is no longer a part of many people, and they seek information with the help of their mobile phones. The information is more vivid and attracting, and this is achieved by the new forms of the media: short videos, live streaming, Weibo, and Douyin. This will make the dissemination more individual and interactive whereby everyone can select the content that they like. Mobile phones have propelled the individualisation and interactivity of the media content. Algorithmic recommendation systems serve content in accordance with user preferences which increases user stickiness. But on the other hand there are certain minuses of this approach as well. The development of new constructions, including short-form. video and live streaming, have led to the media content being more fragmented to suit how users of mobile devices consume it. Thus in the scenario where you are incessantly scrolling through the technology news and your phone keeps on assigning you technology content you will find yourself trapped in the circle of your interests and end up not knowing anything outside your interests. Nevertheless, the problems of information explosion which smartphones introduce have their issues as well. As an example, such categories of phenomena as fake news, rumors, and online violence become more and more common. With the speed of information dissemination, there is a threat of many unchecked sources spreading in a short period of time resulting in misconceptions and even an outburst of panic.The people should receive information on how to differ in true and falsified information. Hence, in the presence of such problems, users should improve their media literacy, train to identify the authenticity of information, and perceive the media opinion on the Internet reasonably. In general, smartphones have a new age of mass communication, and it should be more actively controlled and provide a proper and healthy environment of information dissemination. They can make it possible to transmit information in a much faster way, it is much wider and more free and provide all people with the opportunity to express themselves. But, on the other hand, they also introduce the warning: As much as we love the convenient communication tools, we should remain rational and judicious, otherwise the smartphones so much could truly become a potent tool of social communication and progress.Smartphones have become a significant part of the life of young people. They allow us to check out the internet, chat, study and entertain at any one time and this appears to be very convenient.

Smartphone affection of young people mental health,education,social life .

Nevertheless, there are numerous effects caused by them, particularly in the sphere of mental health,education,social life.Good things about Smartphones. Using mobile phones, the youth have access to information anytime, learn new information, understand the world, and communicate with friends via social sites, which minimize loneliness and seek emotional support. On the one hand, a lot of mental health apps can contribute to the fact that people are able to note down their feelings and positively influence psychological adaptation.On the other hand, the negative consequences are also quite evident. Over use of mobile phones may result in phone addiction whereby people are inseparable with their mobile phones and thus cannot concentrate. Over comparison in the social networks may also cause inferiority and anxiety and even depression. Spending too much time staring at the screen may have an impact on the quality of sleep, leaving young people biologically and psychologically exhausted and subjected to more mood swings.

In education Smartphones make learning more adaptable and efficient. Learning apps, e-books and e-courses allow students to learn on their own. The information search will be made more rapid, and they will be able to advance their level of knowledge at any time and place. Interactive learning and video explanations have also enhanced the learning interest and efficiency in many of the educational platforms. Online courses do not limit time and space, which means that students do not feel constrained by their physical location anymore. The latter are able to learn at their pace. Those students are also able to get good quality education materials when they are in remote areas using their mobile phones. This is admittedly a big step in the age of intelligence.Nonetheless, smartphones may also become a distraction. The result of this lack of concentration is that many students cannot avoid glancing at messages, short videos, or playing games during the classes or even when doing their homework and, therefore, their learning efficiency decreases. Such dependence on the internet search can lead to the inability of people to think independently and read extensively. Better still, there are other students who are obsessed with entertainment materials and neglect their education even to the extent of poor grades and chaotic schedules. Hence, the balancing between the functions of the so-called learning tools and entertainment tools has already become the prominent problem of the educational process that should be prioritized. The use of smartphones by the students should be moderated by teachers and parents in terms of social life. Regardless of distance, they can connect and communicate via the platforms like , Instagram, and Tik Tok and extend their social network. Online social interaction may also help shy individuals to open up and get new friends, but on the other hand it may also make people addicted to the virtual world and forget about the real life interpersonal relations. There are individuals who have gotten used to interacting via text and emoji-driven communication, yet, have the lack of real-life social skills, making them worse at such an interaction. Social isolation and loneliness can also be the result of online violence, fake news, and cyber bullying of the victim, which can negatively affect their psychological health. All in all, smartphones have both beneficial and adverse impacts on the youths. They enhance the efficiency of learning, make the communication easier and psychological assistance more accessible. Nonetheless, when handled in the wrong way, smartphones may turn into the source of distraction, high anxiety, and poor social skills as well. It is all about the manner in which they are applied. Youths need to know how to handle themselves, organize time and not be too conclusive in the way they utilize their time; they must also be guided properly by their parents and the school system to ensure they develop good habits in using them. The smartphones can only be good companions to the growth of the young people when they are scientifically used, but not a burden to their lives and psychology.