How the smart changes lives…

Context

Definition Facts about smart phones Back in the 80’s Phone vs school work Wireless devices Productivity Statistics Conclusion

What is a smart phone?

Portable multimedia device Ability to access the internet from

anywhere Strong support from third-party

software Variety of accessories: GPS,

Bluetooth Colour screen keyboard dimensions Best described as hybrid phone pc

Unknown Facts

smart phones aren’t increasing productivity just because they are faster

Getting used to processing snippets of information and having immediate access, employees become easily bored with work and lose ability to focus

Difficult to measure productivity in a knowledge economy

Once humans are hooked on a habit it’s hard to stop

Back in the 80’s

Few computer devices

Internet in scientific research centers and universities

Game, videos and educational lessons were non-existent

phone vs school work

Teachermate; blue-game boy

Handheld computer designed for children Crèche

Runs full colour flash games

Plays and records audio Enhances leadership

image

Software allows the teacher to keep track of the students performance

Leading-edge; attracts top students

Improve campus security

Prepares students for work environment

WIRELESS DEVICES

DISADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES

Requires extensive wireless data plan

Policies restricting phone use in hospitals

Hard to PDA same time as talking on phone

Single devices means single point of failure

Complicated; may require certain programs

multifunctional Quick communication-in

seconds sending info Phonebook database Better web browsing Live (online) access to

data Easy to stay in touch Reduces no. of devices

needed to carry

Productivity

converting down time to work time.

Statistics: 7% of people do not take notebook when travelling if they have their smart

phone

34% use their smart phone more than a computer

70% use smart phone to conduct business more than a office phone

STATISTICS

Findings & Recommendations Use device-setup that is Bluetooth

compatible PDA and compatible data capable digital phone

Find balance; slacking can be good, it can also increase productivity

Can u believe it???

Six month year old children are being exposed to handheld devices

Customers will be accessing website and interacting with companies from smart phone

Messaging and security feature pack, phones will have functionality of the Blackberry and iPod

Blackberry Torch2 runs RIM’s latest Blackberry 6.1 software

Blackberries have an addictive quality

references

1. www.firstcompany.com/magazine/144/a-is-for-app.html

2. http://smart phone.biz-news.com/news/2010/06/17/0001

3. www.mobkarma.com/.../how-smart phones-handheld-computers-initiated-an-education-revolution/-United.States

4. http://mashabe.com/2011/03/79/dc-idc-smart phone-marketgrowth

5. http://engadget.com/2.1/03/visualised-us-smart phonemarket-by-manufacturer-and-plat/

Conclusion

In conclusion we can clearly see that the smart phone has brought tremendous innovation .The computer is no longer a necessity as we can just use the smart phone to open documents and process them. Thanks to the network provider, the smart phone enables us to access the internet from any point.