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A smartphone is a mobile phone offering advanced capabilities, often with PC-like functionality (PC-mobile handset convergence). There is no industry standard definition of a smartphone. For some, a smartphone is a phone that runs complete operating system software providing a standardized interface and platform for application developers. For others, a smartphone is simply a phone with advanced features like e-mail, Internet and e-book reader capabilities, and/or a built-in full keyboard or external USB keyboard and VGA connector. In other words, it is a miniature computer that has phone capability.

Growth in demand for advanced mobile devices boasting powerful processors, abundant memory, large screens and open operating systems has outpaced the rest of the mobile phone market for several years.

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Apple iPhones dominate the smartphone market

Google phone revolution or misdirection?

Technology / Business

Dec 19, 2009 | 3.8 / 5 (4) | 1

Google smartphones are either a daring foray into the telecom world or a misunderstood test of the next-generation of the Internet giant's Android mobile operating system.

iPhones are musical instruments in new course and ensemble (w/ Video)

Technology / Hi Tech

Dec 01, 2009 | 3.4 / 5 (10) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- iPhones are being used as musical instruments in a new course at the University of Michigan.

IBM Researchers Lower Language Barrier With Text Translator

Technology / Computer Sciences

Nov 23, 2009 | 4.6 / 5 (5) | 0

IBM Researchers are helping to break the language barrier with the advent of technology dubbed "n.Fluent" -- smart software that translates text between English and 11 other languages. IBM employees use it to instantaneously ...

The iconic smartphone hits stores having already shifted more than 50,000 units in pre-sale orders

iPhone's debut in S.Korea means paradigm shift: experts

Technology / Business

Nov 28, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 1

Apple's top selling iPhone made its debut in South Korea Saturday with experts saying the iconic smartphone is likely to serve as a wake-up call for an IT industry basking in an isolated market.

Gift Guide: Accessories to jazz up mobile phones

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Nov 27, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

People you know have spent small fortunes on shiny new smart phones such as the iPhone 3GS, a BlackBerry or the Droid. But the devices still don't have all the features they want.