Done by Kubzi Setati
What is a Smartphone?
An electrical handheld device which is integrated with cellular and computing functionality.
Capabilities: The functionality of a complete Personal Organizer with small book/binder, containing a Calendar, Address Book, Touch screen, synchronization, wireless connectivity.
Smartphone’s & Productivity
Smartphone’s host various entertainment applications that enable users to lose focus in the workplace, at
school, home and other areas of sociability.
Smartphone’s in the workplace Companies are now using Smartphone's
as a substitute for hard copies, this is dangerous because if a Smartphone is stolen every essential part of information is lost and it can not be retrieved
Smartphone's cause people to communicate informally.
Smartphone's & sociability Smartphone users spend more time on
their phones than socializing. This happens because people are
phased with the new trend of becoming more popular.
Smartphone’s and education Smartphone’s have decreased the level
of intellect due to the high usage of chatting which enables users not to concentrate.
Students also tend to spell incorrectly due to the way in which they communicate over IM applications.
Conclusion
Smartphones are a burden to society, the electronic market has phased in hostile relationships. Thus smartphones are affecting productivity, communication in the work place, social engagement, and have an effect in education.
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