The document outlines what a smartphone is, its history, operating systems used, and how smartphones impact education. A smartphone is a mobile phone that performs computer-like functions with features like internet access and apps. Theodore Paraskevakos first conceptualized smartphones in 1971. Smartphones run various operating systems like Android, iOS, Windows Phone and more. In education, smartphones can be used as dictionaries, for research, note-taking, and scheduling. While smartphones save time and provide access to information, they can also be distracting and overuse is costly.