The document discusses research into how smartphones impact productivity, communication, social engagement, and education. It summarizes findings that smartphones can negatively affect these areas if misused but also enhance them if used properly, for example to access educational information or conduct banking. Sales statistics from 2005-2007 show smartphones becoming increasingly popular worldwide. The conclusion is that smartphones can positively or negatively influence these areas depending on how they are used.

1. THE ERA OF SMART PHONEs 20th century – 21st century

3. Subject.

4. Impacts socially and educationally.

5. Impacts no productivity.

6. Research by O.S Vendor.

7. Sales statistics.

8. Conclusion.

11. Impacts socially and educationally

12. Impacts on productivity

14. Their sales have gone up by thousands each quarterly as showed in the graph.

17. In education pupils can access educational information on the internet. Socially people can do their banking through phones , keep up to date with news and enjoy the applications it comes with.

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