As a high school teacher I am daily reminded of the importance of social life and peer status among adolescents. I had been wondering what purpose cell phones serve and the extent to which students attention and energy are spent on cell phones. This work discusses the influence of cell phones on teen culture. It explores the relationship between cell phones and perceived popularity among teens as well as how cell phones influence connectivity and social impact. An online focus group through a weblog was used to explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences that teens have...