What is a smartphone?

If you've ever wondered what exactly a smartphone is, you're not alone. So what qualifies as a smartphone?

What makes it smart?

In a nutshell, a smartphone is a device that allows you to make phone calls, but with the added functionality you might find of a personal digital assistant or computer - for example the ability to send and Receive emails and edit Office files.

However, to truly understand what a smartphone is, we should start with history. In the beginning, there were cell phones and personal digital assistants (or PDAs). Cell phones were used for making calls - and not for many other functions - while PDAs, like the PalmPi lot, were used as personal, portable organizers. The handheld computer can store your contact information and to-do lists and synchronize them with your computer.

Finally, PDA products gain wireless connectivity and can send and receive e-mail. Cell phones, at the same time, also have the ability to access information. Then the PDA has a mobile phone function, and the mobile phone adds more PDA-like (even computer, etc.) functions. The result is a smartphone.

Smartphone Features

While there is no standard industry definition of “smart”, we thought it would be helpful to point out that what we here at spsystem.com define as a smartphone, and what we Think cell phone. Here we look at the characteristics:

Operating system: Generally speaking, a smartphone will be based on an operating system that can run programs. BlackBerry smartphones run BlackBerry OS, while other devices run Palm OS or Windows Mobile. There are also smartphone operating systems that are pared down versions of desktop Linux.

Software: Almost all phones include some form of software (the most basic models include an address book or some form of contact assistant, for example), and the smartphone will be capable of doing much more Work. It lets you create and edit Microsoft Office documents - or at least view archives. It may allow you to download applications such as personal and business financial assistants. Alternatively, it lets you edit photos, plan driving routes via GPS, and create a playlist for digital music.

Web access: More smartphones can access the website at faster speeds, the phone can connect to 3G data networks and has added Wi-Fi support. However, not all smartphones offer high-speed Internet, but they all provide some form of access. You can browse your favorite websites using your mobile phone.

QWERTY keyboard: By our definition, a smartphone includes a QWERTY keyboard. They will be in alphabetical order on your computer keyboard - instead of the numeric keypad at the top, where you have to tap number 1 to enter one with A, B, or C. This keyboard can be hardware (physical keyboard) or software (like a touch screen, Such as iPhone).

Messages: All cell phones can send and receive text messages, and while a smartphone is in addition to handling email, a smartphone can synchronize your personal - and sometimes your professional - email accounts. Some phones can support multiple email accounts. Others include: Access to popular instant messaging services such as QQ, MSN, as well as AOL's AIM and Yahoo! Pass.

These are just some features, but now, with their characteristics, we can tell whether a phone is a smartphone or a regular phone. Smartphone and cell phone technology is constantly changing, and what makes up a smartphone today may change next week, next month, or next year. Stay tuned!

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[Edit this paragraph] What functions does a smartphone have?

In a broad sense, in addition to the call function of a mobile phone, a smartphone also has most of the functions of a PDA, especially personal information management and browser, GPS and email functions based on wireless data communication. .

Smartphones provide users with sufficient screen size and bandwidth, which are convenient to carry around and provide a broad stage for software operation and content services. Many value-added services can be launched here, such as: stocks, news, weather, transportation, commodities, Application downloads, music picture downloads, and more. Combined with the support of 3G communication network, the development trend of smart phones is bound to become a comprehensive personal handheld terminal device with powerful functions that integrates calls, text messages, network access, and film and television entertainment.

[Edit this paragraph] Features of smart phones

1. It has all the functions of an ordinary mobile phone and can make normal calls, send text messages and other mobile applications.

2. Have the ability to wirelessly access the Internet, that is, it needs to support GPRS under the GSM network or CDMA 1X or 3G network under the CDMA network.

3. Equipped with PDA functions, including PIM (Personal Information Management), calendar notes, task arrangements, multimedia applications, and web browsing.

4. It has an open operating system. On this operating system platform, more applications can be installed, so that the functions of smart phones can be infinitely expanded.

5. It has a humanized side and can expand the functions of the machine according to personal needs.

6. Powerful functions, strong scalability, and many third-party software supports.

[Edit this paragraph] Classification of smart phones

The birth of smart phones evolved from the Pocket PC. The earliest handheld computers did not have the call function of mobile phones. However, as users became more dependent on the personal information processing functions of handheld computers, they were not accustomed to carrying both mobile phones and PPC devices at all times, so manufacturers turned handheld computers into The system was transplanted into mobile phones, so the concept of smartphones emerged.

Since the birth of a smartphone is related to a handheld computer, its operating system will definitely be related to a handheld computer. The current smart phone systems mainly include Symbian, WindowsMobile's Smart Phone and Pocket PC, Palm, and Linux. However, unlike the competition between Palm and Windows CE in the PDA operating system, Symbian has taken the lead in the smartphone operating system. Nokia basically uses the Symbian operating system.

Symbian: Symbian is very much like a combination of Windows and Linux. It has a good interface, uses kernel and interface separation technology, has relatively low hardware requirements, and supports C++, VB and J2ME. Compatibility is very good. The current Symbian system has been vigorously promoted by NOKIA and has become very mature. It has developed from Series S60 to S80, S90 and UIQ. It should be noted that not all Symbian systems are smart systems. For example, the early S40 system is not a smart phone system.

Representative models: NOKIA N73, N78, N95, E90, N81, N70, E50, N82, N93 and many other models.

Smart Phone: A smartphone operating system launched by Microsoft in 2001. It has a Windows origin, so it has very powerful synchronization with desktop computers and has outstanding entertainment functions. The disadvantage is that the hardware requirements are relatively high, and the system is often unstable due to insufficient memory.

Representative models: Dopod 515, 535, 565, 575, 585 and other 5X5 series; Motorola MPX200, MPX220;

PocketPC: As a PDA-specific system Windows CE on mobile phones By extension, the launch of WM system can show that Microsoft attaches great importance to the smartphone operating system market. The WM system has many inherent advantages, such as powerful built-in software, WORD, and EXCEL. IE, MSN MESSENGER, OUTLOOK, MediaPlay, etc. It is difficult for similar software on other systems to be so complete and unified. Due to the extremely high hardware requirements, the price is also high, and the power consumption is still relatively large. Like the SP system, the stability is relatively poor.

Representative models: Dopod S1, P800, Amoi and Lenovo are involved.

Palm: This kind of system has very low hardware requirements, so the price can be well controlled and the power consumption is also very small. The biggest advantage of the Palm system is that it appeared earlier and has independent PALM handheld computer experience, so its third-party software is extremely rich, it has outstanding functions in business and personal information management, and the system is very stable. The disadvantages are that it is less entertaining and difficult to operate, making it difficult for novices to get started.

Representative models: Treo series smartphones, 680, 650, etc.

Linux: Linux has the advantages of open source code, low software licensing fees, and rich application development talent resources, making it easy to develop personal and industry applications. Because it started too late, it did not have a strong software foundation.

Representative models: Motorola A780, A1200, E2, Philips 968.

iPhone: The iPhone is a revolutionary mobile phone that allows users to make calls simply by tapping a name or number. iPhone can synchronize all your contact information from a PC, Mac(R), or an Internet service provider (such as Yahoo!) so you always have a complete and up-to-date contact list. In addition, you can create a favorite phone list of your most frequently dialed calls and merge them together for conference calls. Adopting Mac OS Mobile phone sales have reached 55 million units, 2.6 times that of 2004. In the future, the smartphone market will continue to maintain rapid growth, and both shipments and the proportion in the mobile phone market will continue to increase.

In the global competition for smartphone operating systems, the Symbian camp represented by Nokia and Sony Ericsson has an absolute advantage. In 2005, the eight manufacturers authorized to use the Symbian operating system sold 28 million of Symbian smartphones, with a share of 52%. The Linux camp, represented by Motorola, ranked second in terms of share. The advantage of Linux system is that it is relatively low cost and can be customized according to the needs of mobile phone manufacturers. Mobile phones with Linux operating system have shown a trend of being favored by users in the Asian market. Ranked third is Microsoft's Windows Mobile series. Although the Windows operating system has achieved rapid growth in the emerging PDA mobile phone market with the help of cooperation with Intel, mobile phone manufacturers have been unable to control the software and user interface due to the strong control of Microsoft's operating system. And the attitude of operators remains very cautious.

With the development of domestic small and medium-sized mobile phone manufacturers, the market for black mobile phones continues to expand, and some manufacturers have begun to enter the field of smartphones. Because the technical structure of Windows Mobile is relatively simple, most copycat smartphones use the Windows Mobile system. It is called copycat PPC.

[Edit this paragraph] Misunderstandings about smart phones

Myth 1: Mobile phones that can be used for handwriting input

Many friends think that mobile phones that can be used for handwriting input are generally Smartphone. In fact, there is no direct causal connection between the two. For example, Waveguide's Duoyisui E859 and TCL's E757 both have handwriting functions. Since they do not have operating systems, we define them as smart phones. On the contrary, Dopod 535, as a smart phone, does not support handwriting function. We will not regard it as a smart phone! So there is no direct causal relationship between the two.

Myth 2: Mobile phones with rich built-in functions

Is a mobile phone with more functions a smart phone? The answer is no. For example, CECT's T868 has many built-in functions and also integrates PIM function. Do we also think of it as a smartphone? Give a very appropriate example to illustrate this problem. In the past, when 386 and 486 computers were sold in mainland China, a "Little Overlord" learning machine with similar functions to computers appeared on the market. I don't know if you have heard of this product. Anyway, I have one at home.

Because there were very few computer-related software at that time, and the learning software built into learning machines was basically the same as computer software, so the difference between the two was not very big. However, with the development of computer technology and more and more applications and game software being developed, the market for learning machines has gradually shrunk. It is very difficult for a learning machine to keep up with the pace of computer software and hardware upgrades.

Similarly, although many manufacturers of smartphones can now provide functions such as online software upgrades, there are very few options for users to choose from. Because software updates require mobile phone manufacturers to spend more energy, in today's crowded mobile phone market, the time to market of new products is the most concerned issue for mobile phone manufacturers.

On the other hand, smartphones must have rich functions. Why? Because its own operating system plays a big role in it. Smartphones corresponding to the four operating systems of Symbian and Windows CE, Palm, and Linux will find considerable free resources online. What a pleasant thing it is!

After reading this, I believe everyone already has an idea of ??how to distinguish a smartphone from a smart phone! However, from a price point of view, the price of smart phones is obviously higher than that of smart phones. After all, "you get what you pay for". Here, readers who want to buy this type of mobile phone are reminded that before buying a mobile phone, they need to consider clearly what type of mobile phone they need. When purchasing, be sure to ask clearly and don't be fooled by the things on the surface of the mobile phone.

[Edit this paragraph] Top 10 development trends of smartphones

The launch of Apple's iPhone has injected a "stimulant" into the smartphone market, and Palm's vigorous promotion has also made Smartphones are becoming more and more popular. Currently, email may be one of the most important functions for smartphone users, but as network connectivity improves, smartphones will become even more powerful.

The following are the 10 major trends in the future development of smartphones:

1. GPS

At present, GPS functions are becoming more and more common. HTC, RIM and other smart phone manufacturers have launched mobile phone products that support GPS functions. Not only can it help users get from point A to point B, but more importantly, GPS service providers have also launched a variety of services.

2. Open source

Open source is a new trend in the development of smartphones. Currently, smartphone manufacturers and operators have announced their own open source strategies or products. Not long ago, Google just launched the Android open source mobile platform plan.

3. Battery life

Battery life is an important indicator of smartphones. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, color screen and hands-free, etc. all consume a lot of power. Therefore, to extend battery life, try to turn off rarely used functions.

4. Wi-Fi

Find a new Wi-Fi chip, such as the Atheros AR6002 series, which can effectively reduce energy consumption and extend battery life.

5. Verify access

At the beginning of this year, T-Mobile launched the Hotspot@Home service, which allows users to make VOIP calls through mobile phones, but only supports Wi-Fi mobile phones. In September, RIM launched a smartphone that supports the service. I believe more products will be launched in the future.

6. Security

Smartphones face various security threats, such as device locking, function locking, encryption, verification, remote data deletion, firewalls and VPNs, etc.

7. Multimedia

In order to enhance multimedia applications, smartphones need to balance the functions required for business and personal applications.

8. Apps

Email is probably the most important feature required by smartphone users, but as connectivity increases, there are many more potential features for smartphones, such as Support Web 2.0 services, etc.

9. Camera

The camera built into a smartphone is no longer “useless”.

10. Home base stations

By the end of 2008, some operators will trial run home base station services, so that the coverage area of ??smartphones in homes or offices will be improved.

[Edit this paragraph] Related smartphone websites (China)

Mobile Home www.imobile.com.cn

China CDMA Network-cdma.com

Nokia Smartphone Network

Zhanshanweiwang Shanzhai Smartphone Network

Nokia Smartphone Download Website: /download

Feiniao Smart Mobile software/

TOMPDA Smartphone Network pda.com.cn/

OPDA Smartphone Network/

Wuyou Smartphone Network

BWO Smartphone Network

[Edit this paragraph] Recommendation of must-install software for S60 second version mobile phone

Hello everyone! Today I would like to recommend some more practical classic software to beginners to avoid detours! Haha

1. Intelligent assistant function: Make the lower left corner of the phone have a "Start" button like a computer, with any settings for restarting the phone, automatically locking and unlocking. Small disadvantage: it can only be installed on the C drive

2. Guobi Input Method Function: When you are sending text messages using Pinyin, you will find that typing on your mobile phone is like the smart Pinyin on your computer. You can spell consecutively and remember it intelligently! It comes with a business card search function. You can directly search for the business card you want in standby mode. Haha, it’s very cool!

3. Appmen function: system memory management. Friends who play with smart phones generally use this. It is very classic! Who knows who uses it! hehe!

4. Baofengyingyin function: a media player that can play any format! Super strong! No need to say more!

5. Tiantiandongting Function: Play audio files, such as "MP3, etc.", support online search for lyrics and songs, etc., and support Bluetooth sending!

Tips for s60 software installation

Hello everyone, I am not very proficient in S60 software. Please correct me if I am wrong! Thanks!

I think some friends like Mengan software and feel that the more software, the better. In fact, it is not like that. The memory of ordinary smart phones (Nokia 6600, 6670, 7610 and other low-memory ones) is only It is not very sufficient. If you install too many software, it will affect the operation, because as everyone knows, the mobile phone memory is used as running space, so you must first keep the mobile phone memory, but some friends told me to put the software on the E drive, that is Memory card, but if you pay a little attention, you will find that although your software is installed on the E drive, the space on the C drive is still affected first, because the software you install needs to write the registry on the C drive, so we install The software must be adjusted to be useful and classic. Do not install it blindly to avoid insufficient memory in the future and the need to partition the machine, which is quite troublesome!

How to deal with smartphone malfunctions

If you encounter problems and cannot start up or have a white screen:

1. Remove the card and restart (this step is to check the problem) Check whether the software is in the phone's memory or the memory card. If the problem of removing the card is solved, then the problem is the software problem on the memory card)

2. Check what software is available for startup (such as SMAN, Vibor and other third-party software), then try to delete these software, restart, and try, if it still doesn't work.

3. It’s not too late to try again... isn’t it? Playing the game at every turn is not a good way to solve problems or learn.

4. It is possible that it still doesn’t work after resetting the phone, so you should try flashing the phone.

Recommendations:

1. It is best to install the software in the SD/MMC card (there is no way for some that must be installed in the machine), which can reduce the probability of a white screen. to the lowest. (Because white screens are usually caused by software errors)

2. Do not randomly delete things in the phone’s memory.

3. Make backups frequently, just in case.

4. Develop memory and be able to remember the content that caused the wrong operation last time.

[Edit this paragraph] Summary

To sum up, most of the mobile phones using the above five systems are smartphones (but some models use Linux but does not belong). In addition, there are also intelligent systems with a relatively small share, which will not be introduced in detail here. There are also some PDAs that support mobile phone call functions, such as HP6515, etc. Strictly speaking, they should be classified as PDA and not smart phones.

In fact, with the rapid development of mobile phones and wireless communication technology, the differences between smartphones, PDAs, and PPCs are no longer very obvious. With the BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android, the smartphone operating system developed by Google, smartphones have been given a newer definition.