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BYU students Erik Jackson and Amanda Cherrington showcase their personal smartphones. While technological advances have simplified user lives, over-reliance on digital devices may be shortchanging the development of other essential skills among college students. (Photo by Maddi Dayton.)

BYU student Heidi Phelon said all her professors are open to students using smartphones in class. (Photo illustration by Maddi Driggs)

Technology has come a long way since the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830. Advancements such as smartphones, tablets and other devices allow the message of the gospel to reach the four corners of the earth.