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Mobile social networks are a digital communication platform that originated in 1999, primarily used for basic chatting and texting services. Over time, they have undergone significant advancements spanning four generations, each introducing new features and capabilities. These networks now facilitate functions such as profile creation, multimedia posts, photo sharing, instant messaging^[1], and even advanced features like video chat and multiplayer gaming. They have evolved from being text-only platforms to being capable of transmitting audio and video files. Furthermore, mobile social networks also offer applications and services for professional networking, local discoverability, and mobile commerce^[2]. Despite the convenience they provide, these networks also pose safety challenges such as distraction-related injuries and privacy^[3] concerns. Consequently, authorities and app developers are making continuous efforts to enhance user safety within these networks.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ instant messaging. Instant Messaging (IM) is a digital communication method that enables real-time transmission of text-based messages over internet or computer networks. Unlike email, IM facilitates immediate, interactive conversation, often enhanced with emojis, file transfers, voice-over IP, and video chat. IM systems can function independently or as part of a larger social media platform. They have evolved significantly since early systems like Talkomatic and CompuServe CB Simulator, developing into graphical user interfaces with a wide range of features. Today's popular services, including Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat, offer private and group messaging, advanced security measures such as end-to-end encryption, and integration with social networks. They play a vital role in both personal communication and business environments, facilitating effective real-time communication with conversation records for future reference.

2. ↑ mobile commerce. Mobile commerce, often abbreviated as m-commerce, is a term that emerged in the late 1990s. It refers to the use of wireless handheld devices, such as mobile phones and tablets, to conduct commercial transactions online. This includes purchasing and selling goods, banking, paying bills, and other financial transactions. With the advent of smartphones, m-commerce has expanded to include app commerce, which involves retail transactions on native mobile applications. The evolution of m-commerce has been marked by significant milestones, from the first mobile-enabled vending machines to the development of sophisticated mobile payment systems. Today, m-commerce continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements and a focus on enhancing the user experience. It is projected to play an increasingly critical role in global commerce, with a growing number of consumers and businesses adopting mobile technology for their commercial needs.

Mobile social network (Wikipedia)

Mobile social networking is social networking where individuals with similar interests converse and connect with one another through their mobile phone and/or tablet. Much like web-based social networking, mobile social networking occurs in virtual communities.

Facebook mobile graphical user interface

Many web-based social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, have created mobile applications to give their users instant and real-time access from anywhere they have access to the Internet. Additionally, native mobile social networks have been created to allow communities to be built around mobile functionality.

More and more, the line between mobile and web is being blurred as mobile apps use existing social networks to create native communities and promote discovery, and web-based social networks take advantage of mobile features and accessibility.

As mobile web evolved from proprietary mobile technologies and networks, to full mobile access to the Internet, the distinction changed to the following types:

Web-based social networks being extended for mobile access through mobile browsers and smartphone apps
Native mobile social networks with dedicated focus on mobile use such as mobile communication, location-based services, and augmented reality

While mobile and web-based social networking systems often work symbiotically to spread content, increase accessibility, and connect users, consumers are increasingly spending their attention on native apps compared to web browsers.^{[citation needed]}

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