A smartphone is a mobile device that allows users to make phone calls and access computer-like features and apps. The document discusses how smartphones have increased productivity in workplaces by allowing users to access emails and do business on the go. Smartphones also provide easy access to social networking sites, news, sports and weather. They are portable study tools for students and some colleges have developed their own apps to support learning. While smartphones offer convenience with information at users' fingertips, they also have disadvantages like small screens, costs, and potential impacts on work-life balance.

1. Sma rtphones
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By:Jeremy Squir

2. hat is a Smartphone??
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A smartphone is a device that lets you make
telephone calls but also adds features that you
might find on a computer. Also, it offers the
ability to send and receive emails.

3. ication in w ork places
Commun
● Smartphones have increased productivity in
the workplace.
● People can now do a lot of business on the
road.
● Emails can be accessed and managed all
from your smartphone.

4. Social En gagement
○ Smartphones give you access to any social
networking site.
○ Social networking has proved to be a popular
activity on smartphones.In some cases higher than
the corresponding time spent by users through
traditonal web access.
○ Quick and easy access to mail.
○ Check news,sports,and the weather anytime on the
go.

5. Effect on Education
● Smartphones are easy to carry around and is
a great studying tool.
● It is said that students who use smartphones
study more often and more efficient.
● Students can capture data in a field by
entering it into an app.
● Colleges are developing their own apps to
help students study.

6. cation in Sm artphones
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7. tages of Smartphones
Advan
● Small and easy to carry around.
● Flexible Working
● Keeping you organized
● Information at your fingertips

8. tages of Smartphones
Disadv an
● Small screen size
● High Cost
● Awkward keyboard size
● Work life balance

9. Sources
● www.cellphones.about.com
● www.ehow.com
● www.forbes.com
● www.intomobile.com
● www.is4profit.com
● www.sterling.net