[accesscomp] Fw: Smart Phones, What are T hey?, Dan's Tip for July 16 2013
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From: dan Thompson
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Subject: Smart Phones, What are T hey?, Dan's Tip for July 16 2013
Smart Phones, What are They?
http://cellphones.about.com/od/smartphonebasics/a/what_is_smart.htm
You probably hear the term "smartphone" tossed around a lot. But if you've ever
wondered exactly what a smartphone is, well, you're not alone. How is a
smartphone different than a cell phone, and what makes it so smart?
In a nutshell, a smartphone is a device that lets you make telephone calls, but
also adds in features that, in the past, you would have found only on a
personal digital assistant or a computer--such as the ability to send and
receive e-mail and edit Office documents, for example.
But, to really understand what a smartphone is (and is not), we should start
with a history lesson. In the beginning, there were cell phones and personal
digital assistants (or PDAs). Cell phones were used for making calls--and not
much else--while PDAs, like the Palm Pilot, were used as personal, portable
organizers. A PDA could store your contact info and a to-do list, and could
sync with your computer.
Eventually, PDAs gained wireless connectivity and were able to send and receive
e-mail. Cell phones, meanwhile, gained messaging capabilities, too. PDAs then
added cellular phone features, while cell phones added more PDA-like (and even
computer-like) features. The result was the smartphone.
Key Smartphone Features
While there is no standard definition of the term "smartphone" across the
industry, we thought it would be helpful to point out what we here at About.com
define as a smartphone, and what we consider a cell phone. Here are the
features we look at:
Operating System: In general, a smartphone will be based on an operating system
that allows it to run applications. Apple's iPhone runs the iOS, and BlackBerry
smartphones run the BlackBerry OS. Other devices run Google's Android OS, HP's
webOS, and Microsoft's Windows Phone.
Apps: While almost all cell phones include some sort of software (even the most
basic models these days include an address book or some sort of contact
manager, for example), a smartphone will have the ability to do more. It may
allow you to create and edit Microsoft Office documents--or at least view the
files. It may allow you to download apps, such as personal and business finance
managers, handy personal assistants, or, well, almost anything. Or it may allow
you to edit photos, get ]driving directions via GPS, and create a playlist of
digital tunes.
Web Access: More smartphones can access the Web at higher speeds, thanks to the
growth of 4G and 3G data networks, as well as the addition of Wi-Fi support to
many handsets. Still, while not all smartphones offer high-speed Web access,
they all offer some sort of access. You can use your smartphone to browse your
favorite sites.
QWERTY Keyboard: By our definition, a smartphone includes a QWERTY keyboard.
This means that the keys are laid out in the same manner they would be on your
computer keyboard--not in alphabetical order on top of a numeric keypad, where
you have to tap the number 1 to enter an A, B, or C. The keyboard can be
hardware (physical keys that you type on) or software (on a touch screen, like
you'll find on the iPhone).
Messaging: All cell phones can send and receive text messages, but what sets a
smartphone apart is its handling of e-mail. A smartphone can sync with your
personal and, most likely, your professional e-mail account. Some smartphones
can support multiple e-mail accounts. Others include access to the popular
instant messaging services, like AOL's AIM and Yahoo! Messenger.
These are just some of the features that make a smartphone smart. The
technology surrounding smartphones and cell phones is constantly changing,
though. What constitutes a smartphone today may change by next week, next
month, or next year. Stay tuned!
Inspirational thought and prayer for the week
Psalm 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in
him!
This week's Inspiring Thought as it relates to the above verse:
Taste and See God's Goodness
Coming from a large Italian family, I know the pleasure and satisfaction that
comes from tasting something good. David, the Psalmist, is sure that once we've
tasted the Lord's goodness, we will see and know just how abundantly blessed we
are.
I like the way Matthew Henry puts it in his commentary: "Let God's goodness be
rolled under the tongue as a sweet morsel." Once we've experienced the
Lord-tasting and delighting in his fullness-we realize nothing else can satisfy
our soul's desires.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, let your word be on my lips and in my heart that I may
walk in the freedom of your everlasting love, truth and goodness. In Christ
Holy Name we pray, Amen!
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