Smartphones: Features, Operating Systems, Apps and Impact on Productivity
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2. A smartphone is a mobile phone with
more advanced computing capability
and connectivity than basic feature
phones.
Latest Smartphone includes features like
access to internet, media player, digital
camera, GPS, touchscreen, web
browsing, 3G/4G, Wi-Fi, motion sensor.
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4. A Smartphone is smart because it has an
operating system which manages the
gadget’s hardware and software. It is no
different from the operating system of a
desktop computer.
The most popular operating systems are
Symbian, Android, iOS, BlackBerry and
Windows Phone.
5. Smartphone can be used to
communicate with people all over
through Social Networking.
Gives us wireless access to internet.
Download multiple applications for
multiple uses.
Gives us easy access to information.
Perform Multitasking.
6. The best feature of Smartphone is, We can
install our required applications through
Application distribution platforms (Apple’s App
Store, Google Play and Blackberry App World).
There is large variety of smartphone
applications available at application
distribution platforms. Some popular
smartphone applications are, Whatsapp,
Facebook application, Instagram, Viber and
Quick office.
7. The effects of Smartphone in the
workplace & productivity has been a
positive one in that employees have
24/7 access to clients & colleagues.
This sort of access is good because
employees get the work done from
being on their Smartphone.
8. Using Smartphone students can have
permanent access to textbooks.
Online sources which provide access to
various information.
Students can do online courses.
Teachers can create presentation.
A learner has instant access to numerous
websites for questions needing
answered.
9. It can therefore be safely concluded
that the Smartphones are greatly
affecting productivity, social
engagement and education in a
positive way.
With Smartphones communication has
been made much easier and
production has greatly increased.