A smartphone is a mobile phone built on a mobile operating system, with more advanced computing capability connectivity than a feature phone.

1. SMARTPHONE
BY
Sanggkar
Selladurai

2. History
- The first official mobile phone
used in Sweden by the Swedish
police in 1946; could make 6
phone calls before car's battery
was drained
- development of first cell phone
(creation of towers/cells at Bell
Labs in 1947
- FCC?
- 1983 Motorola DynaTAC 8000X
made commercially available: 2
lbs, $3,500
- 1991 Motorola MicroTac Lite the
lightest phone: $1,000

3. History cont.
- 2nd generation: from the early
1990's
- smaller, better batteries, huge
increase in popularity
- 3rd generation: include 2
Megabits of maximum data rate
indoors and 384 kbits for outdoor
use
- include internet access and
other modern innovations
- 1993 IBM developed first
smartphone, Simon

4. Uses
- Smartphones provide portable
use of IT
- Entertainment Uses:
games, music (mp3 player),
books (e-book), and digital
television broadcast
- Social Uses: phone call, text
message, wireless internet
(access to e-mail, social
networking websites)
- Organization Uses: calendar,
finance manager, address book,
storage for data

5. Benefits
• Mobile technology is key to
keeping in touch in the
modern world.
• Text messaging
• Smart Phones aren't only
used for communication,
but for organizing
schedules, jotting down
notes, playing music,
games, checking the
weather, and other
applications.

6. Benefits Cont.
• Cell Phones "revolutionized
long distance calling",
making it much more
inexpensive for long
distance communication.
• Cell phone logs have also
been helpful in court cases
where they can be used as
evidence. (You may
also consider this a
disadvantage)

7. Criticisms
- negative health affects
(increases resting blood
pressure, reduces production
of melatonin, related to
Altzeimers's Disease, linked to
cancer)
- increased stress level
(fatigue, headache, difficulty in
concentration, disturbance in
sleep)
- male infertility
effect on children;
- risk in driving
- reduced privacy
- effects on language

8. The Primary Mobile Device
Requirements:
•Wireless Internet
MLS access, Web searches, news and information
•Email
Instantly delivered whenever, wherever
New Blackberry
•PDA (2013 release)
For calendar, contacts, documents and information storage
•Multimedia
Photos, video, listings, marketing materials
•Text Messaging
The preferred messaging style for young consumers

9. The Smartphone Design
LCD/Touch Telephony Side External
Screen Devices
Memory What
Keyboard
Microcontroller?
Power Mgmt Keypad Handset
9

10. How these features are delivered
makes the difference:
•Screen Size and Resolution
•Internet Browser
•Virtual vs. Physical Keyboard
OR
•Easy-To-Use Design
•Camera Features
•Processor Speed
•Flash vs. Non-Flash Capable
•Portability

11. The latest technology Features
•Faster Processors
Increased speed, added functionality
•4G Data
Download speeds up to 7x faster than 3G
•Larger Memory Samsung Galaxy III
More applications and functions
•Multimedia improvements
Up to 8MP cameras, HD Video
•Cloud Apps
Easy connections to apps via the Internet

12. Regardless of choice,
three rules to make
the best use of your
smartphone

13. Rule 1:
Commit to the
technology
Make your smartphone’s productivity features as common to you as your phone features.
Put all of your calendar events into your phone. Keep it current, use it daily.
Save notes and memos in the phone instead of on paper

14. Rule 2:
Take full advantage of
the features
Learning to use the advanced features will increase productivity
and increase sales
Take the time to setup the options for each application.
Bookmark your MLS site and other favorite websites in the browser.
Practice taking photos and video capture with the camera
Add third-party software applications as needed
Create shortcuts to make navigation easier and faster

15. Rule 3:
Customize your
device- make it
uniquely yours
Personalizing your smartphone will improve and speed navigation, increase satisfaction
Set speed dials and application shortcuts
Customize the screen and each application for optimal navigation
Get yourself hands-free with a headset and Bluetooth car kit
Customize your device for a unique look, sound and response
Add accessories to extend battery life, or add functionality

16. Bonus
Rule:
Get Creative!
Imagine ways you can deliver first rate services and impress your clients
Use the camera and videocam to record and send updated photos and video
Share the most up-to-the minute listing information with your Twitter followers
Always remember special dates (birthdays, anniversaries) for past clients
Use MMS to host a “remote showing” when a live presentation isn’t possible
Have your showing addresses pre-programmed into the GPS or Mobile Maps

17. How To Avoid Being One Of These People
Regular maintenance can keep you and your phone running smoothly
Treat your smartphone in many ways as you do your computer
Managing the memory of your smartphone is key
Simple steps will avoid frustration, and perhaps embarrassment

18. Thank
You!