Smartphones have evolved greatly since the first model in 1992. They combine the functions of mobile phones, cameras, and personal digital assistants into one portable device. While smartphones allow constant connectivity and access to applications, their overuse can hinder productivity for some. Their popularity continues to grow as they become an essential part of everyday life for most people.

1. Smart-phones

2. The journey to a smart, efficient and effective life.................

3. The first smart-phone was an IBM Simon designed in 1992 shown as a concept product.............................................

4. Many other smart-phones were made.........

5. In 2007 the original iPhone was released......................

6. From then ...............till now..............and so on...............the inevitable world of smart-phones continues to grow making every aspect of life simple!

7. The future of technology lies in the tender hands of ..............SMARTPHONES

8. What is a smart-phone?It is a mobile device that offers advanced computing ability and connectivity

9. It normally allows the user to install and run more advanced applicationsThey run complete operating system software providing a platform for application developers resulting in a combination of functions of a camera phone and a personal digital assistant

10. Do smart-phones help or hinder productivity?Graph showing popularity differences amongst smart-phones

11. Smart-phone popularity is increasing rapidly in its already overpopulated group showing how much of a necessity this device has become and how almost everyone from the average man to the elite are highly dependant on it.

12. You can only be a smart-phone fanatic in world like this!

13. Statistics showing smart-phone usage

14. Every smart-phone user:The look and feel of a mobile phone but with some pocket PC capabilitiesA mobile entertainment machineTo have their own Ms Outlook database managing contacts appointments, tasks etcTo access email anywhere anytimeA small lightweight compatible device that’s easy 2 carry around

15. Try weigh it yourself!Smartphone prosCombines PDA and mobile phone functionalityHave tri or quad-band GCM modules for worldwide useHas a variety of accessoriesHas quality resolution and colour screenPlays music and video files making it a portable multimedia deviceSmartphone consLimited text entry capabilityNationwide coverage for high speed data is limited to areas with larger populationsDoes not have the same built in applications like a pocket PC

16. BE SMART AND LIVE A SMART LIFE.....!!!!!!!!!!!

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