A smartphone is a smart phone.
Smartphone is a term that belongs to the English language and refers to what, in our language, we know as a smartphone . It is a cell phone ( mobile ) that offers features similar to those provided by a computer ( computer ) and stands out for its connectivity .
It is common for the smartphone to be located halfway between a conventional cell phone and a laptop. The smartphone has all the basic functions of the cell phone (allows you to make phone calls, send text messages, etc.) and adds advanced features ( Internet connection, multimedia capacity, touch screen).
Currently there are various types of smartphones, some with more functions than others. With a smartphone, it is possible for a person to connect to the Web through a 3G or WiFi network; consult a location using a GPS ; play MP3 or video files; take photographs and record videos; use games; manage an agenda: and, in many cases, even view work documents created in PDF or other formats.
Features of a smartphone
Among the operating systems that are or were used in smartphones, we can mention iOS , Android , BlackBerry OS , Symbian OS and Windows Phone . Regarding the manufacturers of this class of devices, among the most popular are Samsung , Sony , Nokia , LG , Motorola , Alcatel and Apple .
An example of a smartphone is the iPhone manufactured by Apple . It allows you to listen to music , take photos, connect to the Internet via WiFi and receive and send voice and text messages, among many other options.
It should be noted that in recent times there has been a notable increase in sales by Chinese manufacturers, since they offer much cheaper prices on this type of smartphone. However, the difference usually lies, as a general rule, in that the materials have the particularity of being of lower quality.
The iPhone is one of the most popular smartphones.
Your advantages
There are numerous advantages that stand out from having a smartphone, among which are the following:
- Allows you to consult at any time from email to social networks.
- It has systems and applications that allow you to communicate with loved ones for free and directly, as would be the case, for example, with WhatsApp .
- It gives you the opportunity to watch, wherever you are, from your favorite television program to your favorite series or the latest movie release.
- It makes it easy to make any online purchase, make a reservation at a restaurant or pay in a store.
Negative aspects of a smartphone
On the contrary, there are also disadvantages of having a smartphone. Specifically, the most significant is what is called nomophobia .
It is an addiction to said device that means that the person cannot detach themselves from their terminal at any time, which makes them feel bad if it runs out of battery, and that they lose a large part of their ability to relate and communicate with others. because it is continually hooked to the keyboard and the screen of that...