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Some claim newspapers are the best means to get the most recent information because they have more influence than other forms of media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some believe that
newspapers
 are the best option for staying updated with the latest news.
However
, I believe the opposite. In my opinion, social
media
 and mobile applications are faster and have more influence on people rather than social
media
. On the one hand,
newspapers
 have been a traditional and the most effective way of transferring knowledge for decades. Whilst technology has taken over it. To exemplify, 80
percent
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 of the total population in India currently uses smartphones.
Thus
, these smartphones are the primary source for an individual to consume information,
Such
 as news, songs, movies, trends, etc.
On the other hand
, a report by the Times of India in 2021 suggests that an average person spends around 6 hours on their mobile phones browsing. Since the use of mobile phones has significantly increased, it has
also
 affected the demand for
newspapers
 in the country.
Consequently
, there are less number of newspaper readers in the world because of the adoption of technology.
However
, the older generation still prefers reading
newspapers
, but the use of it has plummeted significantly.
To conclude
, even though
newspapers
 are a reliable source of information, they are not the most influential form of
media
.
Lastly
, we can say that technology has taken over the
media
 industry by reducing the use of old traditional methods.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • in-depth analysis
  • well-researched
  • comprehensive coverage
  • journalistic integrity
  • editorial standards
  • public opinion
  • instantaneously
  • real-time updates
  • lag time
  • breaking news
  • digital platforms
  • multimedia
  • engaging
  • accessibility
  • editorial process
  • rapid dissemination
  • set the agenda
  • immediacy
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