The document discusses smartphones and their impact. It defines smartphones as mobile phones with advanced computing abilities and connectivity beyond modern feature phones. It notes that smartphone usage has grown 60% in the last year and is projected to exceed 1 billion users worldwide soon. The document also outlines the top 5 smartphone operating systems and their world market shares, and provides a quick review of common smartphone abilities like internet access, apps, and cameras.

1. SMARTPHONE by: Joshua Jonathan

2. Table Of Contents Smartphone (Definition) My Views on Smartphone Research On Smartphone Some Statistical information on Smartphone 5 Smartphone Operating Systems (OS) Smartphone Quick Review Pictures Conclusion

3. Smartphone (Definition). Smartphone, in layman's terms can be described as a mobile phone that gives extra sophisticated computing ability and connectivity than a modern day feature phone. They are also known as handheld computers which have taken over the phone community around the world.

4. My Views on Smartphone Increases Productivity - Employers view Smartphone as a way to always be able to contact employees, to increase worker productivity, and in some situations to improve customer services. Work Flexibility - Employees also see advantages from the technology, finding it gives them flexibility by allowing them the freedom to get away from the office and still stay connected. Never out of touch - Smartphone gives you access to the internet for e-mail and web access 'on the move', or connect to your computer network to access relevant data, wherever you are. Keeping you organized - Smartphone can function as personal organizers, with electronic diaries, contact lists, and automatic reminders. Better information sharing - with a smartphone, more data can be received and transmitted such as large e-mail attachments or data files from websites. Previous mobiles could only manage small e-mails without attachments. Greater functionality - Smartphone offer built-in digital cameras with immediate snap and send functionality, so remote workers or offsite staff can instantly photograph and send images or videos.

5. My Views on Smartphone Faster communication - web access is quicker, making it easier to access e-mail and information from the Net. Some models and carriers offer an 'always-on' internet access service making connection easier. Flexible working - as with a PDA, you can use your Smartphone to take notes, review and edit your appointments, contacts and documents, all while you're on the move. Information at your fingertips - more and more services are being made available on Smartphone's, from access to maps and directions to television transmissions with news coverage or weather reports to traffic information and scheduling alerts - which means your business can always stay one step ahead of what's going on. Better information sharing - with a smartphone, more data can be received and transmitted such as large e-mail attachments or data files from websites. Previous mobiles could only manage small e-mails without attachments. Greater functionality - Smartphone offer built-in digital cameras with immediate snap and send functionality, so remote workers or offsite staff can instantly photograph and send images or videos.

6. Research On Smartphone It is said that in the United States alone, Smartphone usage has grown by 60% in the last year and is said to exceed 1 billion in the nearest future around the world Smartphone shipments today are on the rise, with a 44% projected growth rate through 2008. The Smartphone market is currently the fastest-growing segment of the mobile handset market and it will continue to outpace the overall handset market for the foreseeable future. The Smartphone has approximately 5 billion users worldwide.

7. Some Statistical information on Smartphone

9. Blackberry OS (RIM)

10. iOS(Apple)

11. Android (Google)

13. PICTURES Pictures

14. Conclusion In conclusion, I think smartphones have become part of us. We can’t go anywhere without it. I also strongly think that in our world today, Most people can’t live without their smartphones. It’s a positive impact in our world today, because it helps us to stay connected with one another and smartphone sales are also growing rapidly. Hopefully smartphone prices in the future will reduce so that everyone can be able to afford one in their lives.