Smartphones offer more advanced computing and connectivity than regular computers. They increase productivity by allowing users to check emails, access the web, and check feeds on the go. However, they can also hinder creativity if users are constantly available. Smartphones provide easy access to social media to stay connected to friends and family anywhere, but people may focus too much on their phones instead of those around them. While smartphones enable convenient internet access for educational resources that teachers and students can share, teachers argue they can be distracting. Overall, smartphones have become integrated into many people's daily lives through increased productivity, better workplace communication, connecting with others worldwide, and convenience for students and teachers.

2. A Smartphone offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a normal computer http://news.cnet.com/i/bto/20090930/smartphone_cust_sat.png

3. Smartphone have definitely increased productivity as one can get work done such as checking and sending emails, look up a web address and check up on RSS feeds all while waiting to get their lunch. The downfall however is that you are constantly available which can hinder your creativity.

4. Pros Quick and easy web access More functions Helps keep you organized Always available and connected Easy to share ideas and resourses Cons Frequent use of smartphones has been linked to brain tumors Less creativity

5. The advantage is that they grant easy access to social networking sites allowing you to keep in touch with your friends and family from any where around the world at any time. The disadvantage is that people end up becoming consumed by their phones and divert all their attention to their phones instead of the people they are with.

6. Smart phones allow easy and convenient access to the internet which is a great way to find educational resources. Teachers and students can share ideas, resources and advice directly from their cell phones. However most teachers although understanding the importance of cell phones argue that they are a disruptive distraction.

7. Smartphone's have become a part of many peoples daily lives as they increase productivity, better communication in the workplace, allow people to connect with loved ones all over the world and offer convenience to students and teachers.

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