There have been several new developments over the past few years in regards to digital media. These developments have led to an enormous increase in the amount of handheld electronic devices that we carry around with us.

The most significant and useful handheld device that we now carry around is our cell phones. They prove to be very useful in almost every situation, especially when you are away from a landline and need to make a call. Your cell phone is not only useful for calling, it can also be used as an internet device.

Phones are not the only thing that is pushing the boundaries of handheld media, e-books here are also on the rise, and have become very popular with reading enthusiasts. Regardless of your hobby, it is almost certain that you can do it in some form on a handheld device.

Cell phones are still the most relevant handheld devices on the market today. That being said, the increases in other devices, such as e-readers, are forcing cell phones to adapt and embrace other formats besides being able to make a phone call.

This is the main reason why phones have expanded their usability, such as being able to take pictures, video, browse the internet and now even read books. We are getting close to cell phones becoming a universal media device, when they do, we will have a lot of free space in our pockets.