Mobile phones have a lot of positive effects on friendship. For example, it’s much easier to stay in touch with friends, even if they live far away. We can send instant messages or share photos and videos anytime, which helps us feel closer. Group chats are also useful for planning events or just chatting with everyone at once. I think mobile phones help shy people too, because they can communicate more easily without feeling nervous. And if there’s an emergency, friends can quickly support each other.

There are also some negative impacts of mobile phones on friendship. Sometimes, messages can be misunderstood because you can’t see the other person’s face or hear their voice. People might spend too much time on their phones and not talk to friends in person, which can make them feel lonely. Social media can also make friends jealous or competitive. Sometimes, people ignore their friends who are right next to them because they are busy on their phones. And there’s also the problem of cyberbullying, which can really hurt friendships.