Smartphones are mobile phones that provide more computing power and connectivity beyond basic calling and texting. They combine camera phones and personal digital assistants. It is estimated that by 2014, over 1 billion people worldwide will use smartphones, including 45 million users in the US in 2011 and increased usage in China by 42% since 2009. While smartphones increase productivity and convenience by providing internet access, calendars, and social networks on the go, they can also make people anti-social and be expensive to purchase and repair. Common smartphone users include business professionals, students who can afford them, and most people aged 13 to 50+.

1. SMARTPHONES Their effect on productivity

2. Contents What are smartphones? Who uses smartphones? The advantages and disadvantages of smartphones. Statistics on smartphones Research findings on smartphones Examples of smartphones Conclusion

3. What are smartphones? Smartphones are mobile phones that offer more than just what a contemporary feature phone does. They provide more computing ability and connectivity. Smartphones are a combination of a camera phone and personal digital assistance.

4. Stats on smartphones It is estimated that by 2014, smartphone users will exceed 1billion worldwide. In the US it is found that by 2011 there are 45million smartphone users. In China smartphone users increased by 42% since 2009.

5. Advantages and disadvantages. Advantages Increases productivity Easier accessibility to the internet, calendar, social networks and many other features. They store larger files Cheaper communication Disadvantages People become anti-social Smartphones are expensive. The repairs are epensive

6. Who uses smartphones? The business class Students that can afford it Basically anyone between the ages of 13 – 50+

7. Research findings on smartphones

8. Examples of smartphones

9. Conclusion In conclusion, smartphones have changed society in such that life became easier and news and entertainment more accessible, however, people becoming anti-social due to the invention of smartphones is increasing. Poor academic performance with students can also be a result of the invention of smartphones.