Cell Phone Batteries

Cell phones, otherwise known as mobile phones, have revolutionized communication these days. Decades ago, people relied on letters instead of telephones. Looking for someone or keeping in touch was really difficult for families or couples. These days, people are in constant communication all day long due to the great innovation of mobile devices.

These mobile devices have humble beginnings that date back 1915.The American Telephone and Telegraph Company was afraid of the development of technology since it could undermine the monopoly of wired service in the United States. In 1978, the first commercial mobile phone service was launched.

Cell phones are also known as wireless phones. They are electronic or digital devices used for data communication over a network, and used for mobile voice purposes. Additionally, it allows SMS for text messaging, email, MMS and even WAP.

Cellular phones nowadays have become so ubiquitous in our society that as of 2007, there are 3.3 billion people, or half of the human population using this technology.

The number one brand for cell phones is Nokia. It is the world leading manufacturer of mobile phones and got the market share of 40% as of 2008. The others include Samsung with 14%, and Motorola of 14%, too. These are closely followed by Sony Ericsson with 9% and LG of 7%.

The above mentioned got a total of 80% of the mobile technology market. The other manufactures are comprised by Apple Inc., Audiovox (now UTStarcom), Benefon, BenQ-Siemens, CECT, High Tech Computer Corporation (HTC), Fujitsu, Kyocera, Mitsubishi Electric, NEC, Neonode, and Panasonic (Matsushita Electric). Also by Pantech Curitel, Philips, Research In Motion, Sagem, Sanyo, Sharp, Siemens, Sendo, Sierra Wireless, SK Teletech, Sonim Technologies, T&A Alcatel, Huawei, Trium and Toshiba.

With the ever moving forward mobile technology and the capabilities of cellular phones, these devices take on similarities with computers. Users use them excessively. It is but normal to drain the battery very soon or have it charge daily. Others solve this problem by buying extra mobile phone batteries.

Batteries for cell phones are usually lithium-ion batteries. This type of battery has enhanced capability and extended life as compared with the AA batteries that people used for digital devices before. Lithium cell phone batteries have enhanced performance and rechargeability by plugging directly into sockets. Affordable replacement cell phone batteries are available online and in stores today.