That's what the thinkers and planners at companies like Intel are paid to consider. Intel is making an effort to become a more significant force in handheld devices. Earlier, I mentioned Blackberry. Those who use the devices often figure out a way to type with their thumbs and they say its faster and easier to use than the phone. Those who often waste phone time on chit-chat are more terse with Blackberry.
Some users say their phone bills are lower.
It's an extension of e-mail, which has already reduced the use of phones. My usual choice, by a huge margin, is e-mail because many of us spend a lot of time outside our offices. If I'm working at home, e-mail is invariably the mode I choose. Wireless e-mail is certainly less intrusive than mobile phones, although those who want to grumble will find something to dislike about this new technology. That could be bad for a number of reasons.