Smartphones are mobile phones that offer advanced capabilities like PC functionality, allowing users to access company data, email, schedules, documents, and educational applications from anywhere. While smartphones provide productivity benefits and the ability to connect with others globally, they can also be distracting and lead to less personal communication and a reliance on digital interactions over face-to-face time with family and friends. The future impacts of the rising popularity and capabilities of smartphones remains to be seen.

1. …and their influences SMARTPHONES

3. A smartphone is a mobile phone offering advanced capabilities, often with PC-like functionality What are smart phones? As their popularity rises, they’re having an increasing effect on….

5. Keep on top of your task list

6. Check your email and respond promptly to clients

7. Check your schedule and snyc changes with your staff

8. Work on documentsPRODUCTIVITY = time saved!

10. Access online course and assignment notes

11. Access discussion boards for assignments

12. Do research for assignments at any time

13. Work on assignments using office mobile apps

15. Positive effects: Connect with people abroad Connect with anyone, anywhere, at any time Easily find old friends and collegues Negative effects: Struggle to communicate with others in person Reliance on digital communication Less time spent with family and friends SOCIAL CHANGE

16. What will the future of smart phones hold…?