Smartphone or sphone

 

 

 

 

 

Wikipedia definition: A smartphone or sphone is any electronic handheld device that integrates the functionality of a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) or other information appliance. This is often achieved by adding telephone functions to an existing PDA (PDA phone) or putting "smart" capabilities, such as PDA functions, into a mobile phone.

If you’re an inquisitive type the website HowStuffWorks takes you inside a mobile phone and Smartphone to discover how they work, the concept, GPRS technology and other relevant and useful information.

Smartphones use the Symbian operating system eg in many Nokia or Samsung products and the Windows Mobile operating system can be found in Orange SPV, i-mate, or Qtek devices. The Linux operating system has been embedded into some Motorola and NEC Smartphones although few can be purchased in the UK. The Palm Treo 600 and 650 types operate using the Palm system.

Why not use your Smartphone to learn a language. The language software at Lingvosoft is designed to run on any telephone operating MS Smartphone as well as Nokia and Sony Ericsson models.

How can I use a Smartphone for teaching and learning?

 

 

There is a wide range of software available for mobile phones and Smartphones. Handmark offer a database so you can choose your device then see what software is available.

Go to Jubed.com, tick the criteria and they'll let you know the ideal PDA or Smartphone to meet that criteria.

 

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