| The cell phone industry is burgeoning with new and | | | | immediately. Document sharing ability means that |
| better smartphones at ever increasing frequency. | | | | business people can send files from phone to phone |
| Companies race to provide more features, additional | | | | without the need to access a computer. They can |
| options, faster operation and easy interface as they | | | | also sync their phones with existing contact lists, |
| seek to keep their company's name at the forefront | | | | calendar appointments, and other information stored on |
| of the communication discussion. Mobile phone users | | | | a laptop and easily update this information on a regular |
| are attracted to smartphones for a variety of reasons, | | | | basis. A third highly desirable quality of smartphones is |
| all of which mean easier, faster communication and | | | | their adaptability to any situation. People with widely |
| information ability. Smartphone features vary widely | | | | varying communication needs, from students to |
| from model to model. Basic models offer email and | | | | business executives, can all benefit from the use of a |
| internet access as well as texting, games, and | | | | smartphone. In addition, people from nearly all walks of |
| interface options such as a QWERTY keyboard. | | | | life can find a smartphone that fits into their budget. |
| More advanced smartphones may offer a full | | | | Prices vary for different models, ranging from less |
| operating system allowing the user to view documents | | | | than one hundred dollars for basic models to six |
| in their original format or as a PDF file. The | | | | hundred dollars or more for phones with more |
| organizational capabilities of most smartphones include | | | | features and greater capabilities. Whether a user plans |
| integrated calendars which can be synchronized with a | | | | to use his phone for business purposes, personal |
| user's laptop, the ability to download contact lists from | | | | organization, keeping in touch with family and friends |
| email or from an online phone directory, appointment | | | | via facebook and email, or simply to surf the internet |
| notifications, and voice recognition capabilities allowing | | | | and play mp3 files, there is a phone that will cater to |
| for recorded reminders or voice messages. Gaming | | | | his needs. In the realm of digital communication, |
| options, handwriting recognition, and GPS navigation | | | | smartphones provide the most convenient way to |
| software are available on various models and provide | | | | conduct business, share and gather information and |
| opportunities to reduce the number of devices that | | | | stay in touch. People from all walks of life are |
| need to be carried around. Another attractive | | | | attracted to smartphones because of their numerous |
| characteristic of smartphones is the convenience they | | | | features and the convenience they bring to everyday |
| provide. Users can access their email and calendars | | | | interaction. Smartphones combine the abilities of mp3 |
| from anywhere and can surf the internet via | | | | players, GPS navigational devices, mobile phones, and |
| broadband or wifi access. Most phones have built in | | | | laptops in one easy to carry package, eliminating the |
| cameras that allow photographs and video to be | | | | need to cart around multiple digital devices and |
| stored. Pictures can be used as a visual reminder or | | | | streamlining day to day functioning. |
| can share special moments with family and friends | | | | |