Is your smartphone killing relationships?

Hawk (US)

I have family scattered all over the US and seldom get to visit everyone. I use my phone to take short videos and photos that I message/email to them during special events such as birthdays or weekend outings. Frequently they say how much they appreciate being connected in one form or another. In-person is always best, but it's so great being able to include them, and share so many milestones and experiences in almost-real-time.

Passengers use their smartphones in subway in Shenzhen on July 30, 2014. [Photo/Xinhua]