Smartphones & social swells:The age of instant connection
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NEXT came the smartphone explosion, a true game changer in connectivity, thanks to the arrival of 4G networks.
Suddenly, communication was transformed with WeChat, the app that became the lifeline for chatting and sharing moments. The opening of Disneyland in Shanghai sent waves of excitement through the city, while mobile gaming swept through youth culture like wildfire.
With smartphones in every pocket, the app era took off, making social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Tiktok the new hangout spots. Food delivery services surged, and shared bicycles turned city commuting into a breeze.
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