Believe it or not, there are more than six billion cell phone subscribers around the world.

While some people believe that cell phones are an annoyance and distraction, others think that they increase the owner’s safety and offer other important benefits.

You do have to wonder, though, what are all those cell phone owners talking about?

Perhaps you see an accident and need to call 911. Or maybe you just want to tell your friends about your plans for the weekend. Oftentimes, you may just prattle (see definition below) on about trivial matters that don’t really matter at all.

So you might say that sometimes cell phones are real lifesavers, but other times—well, not so much!

Speak your mind: What do you consider to be the advantages and disadvantages of owning a cell phone?

PRATTLE: To chatter idly, babble or utter in a meaningless or childish manner.