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What is a smartphone? A smartphone is still a cellular phone only with some additional technology added to it. It often features PDA scheduling options, multifunction address book, text messaging and web browsing. In addition you many smartphones have cameras, some even with video recording capabilities and GPS navigation systems built into the phone.

With all the features of the most popular portable gadgets combined into one smartphone you can carry just one device that does almost everything. It won’t drive for you though, so it is recommended getting a hands free Bluetooth headset and setting that up with your phone so that you can multitask with ease.

With the GPS built right in you won’t need an additional navigation system in the car or in your pocket. Great for those long business trips and even for family vacations when no one wants to stop and ask for directions. In some cases an additional service fee may apply to activate the GPS navigation system and get directions from your phone. Check out your calling plan and ask the customer service rep how it works for your smartphone model.

Of course, style is still a factor. You want your phone to call your friends and family and still look good. With the growing popularity of text messages and social networks, Twitter for example, many smartphones manufacturers are including full QWERTY keyboards on their models making quick work of typing out all those messages.

In today’s digital world smartphones are definitely leading the way and setting the standard for things. Everyone is always on the go and smartphones make it easier for them to stay in touch in more ways than just a phone call. You can read and send email, browse the internet, and send text messages all in addition to making your basic phone call.

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