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What is the definition of a smart phone?

GDBOSS

Feb 27, 2004, 7:23 PM
Hello I just need to know what the definition is of a smart phone. Thank you
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lil_wayne_1029

Feb 27, 2004, 7:36 PM
a smart phone is a hybrid between a pda and a fully functioning cell phone all rolled into one package
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mmdstech

Feb 27, 2004, 8:18 PM
This was taken right from this sites glossary.



smartphone

A category of mobile device that provides advanced capabilities beyond a typical mobile phone. Smartphones run complete operating system software that provides a standardized interface and platform for application developers.

By the strict definition, smartphones are distinct from PDA-based devices running operating systems such as Palm OS or Windows Mobile for Pocket PCs. While PDA-based devices usually have a touch-screen for pen input, smartphones usually have a standard phone keypad for input.

Compared to standard phones, smartphones usually have larger displays and more powerful processors.

Applications written for a given smartphone platform can...
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