You probably hear the term "smartphone" tossed around a lot. But if
you've ever wondered exactly what a smartphone is, well, you're not
alone. How is a smartphone different than a cell phone, and what makes it so smart?
In
a nutshell, a smartphone is a device that lets you make telephone
calls, but also adds in features that, in the past, you would have found
only on a personal digital assistant or a computer--such as the ability
to send and receive e-mail and edit Office documents, for example.
But, to really understand what a smartphone is (and is not), we
should start with a history lesson. In the beginning, there were cell
phones and personal digital assistants (or PDAs). Cell phones were used
for making calls--and not much else--while PDAs, like the Palm Pilot,
were used as personal, portable organizers.
continue reading below our video
Choosing the Best Smartpho
You probably hear the term "smartphone" tossed around a lot. But if
you've ever wondered exactly what a smartphone is, well, you're not
alone. How is a smartphone different than a cell phone, and what makes it so smart?
In
a nutshell, a smartphone is a device that lets you make telephone
calls, but also adds in features that, in the past, you would have found
only on a personal digital assistant or a computer--such as the ability
to send and receive e-mail and edit Office documents, for example.
But, to really understand what a smartphone is (and is not), we
should start with a history lesson. In the beginning, there were cell
phones and personal digital assistants (or PDAs). Cell phones were used
for making calls--and not much else--while PDAs, like the Palm Pilot,
were used as personal, portable organizers.
continue reading below our video
Choosing the Best Smartphone for YOU
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You probably hear the term "smartphone" tossed around a lot. But if
you've ever wondered exactly what a smartphone is, well, you're not
alone. How is a smartphone different than a cell phone, and what makes it so smart?
In
a nutshell, a smartphone is a device that lets you make telephone
calls, but also adds in features that, in the past, you would have found
only on a personal digital assistant or a computer--such as the ability
to send and receive e-mail and edit Office documents, for example.
But, to really understand what a smartphone is (and is not), we
should start with a history lesson. In the beginning, there were cell
phones and personal digital assistants (or PDAs). Cell phones were used
for making calls--and not much else--while PDAs, like the Palm Pilot,
were used as personal, portable organizers. continue reading below our video
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