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Pictures of smart phonesMy view about smart phonesSmart phones in workplace & schoolStatistical information Information about research that has been doneResearch findingsConclusion

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Different types of smart phones

Web browser, email, map and instant messaging services will be under your nose with just a click away.

Multi-functional due to the fact that they have phone capabilities and also computer functions, e.g. Quick Office.

There are easy to use. Be able to organize one’s

schedule and contact list while keep in touch with colleagues, friends or business partners.

Watch movies, access news website, e.g. BBC World

Video and audio conference calls.

For

There are expensive to acquire.

Needs upgrade whenever a new software is available for a better service and performance.

A lot of teenagers are in possession of smart phones, especially the so called Blackberry series……this makes them anti-social.

They spend a lot of time on the phone, chatting.

Against

Students using smart phones: researching

Businessman using his smart phone, away from his workplace.

• 48% uses smart phones for business purposes.

• 6,1% man were using smart phones in 2007

• 3,4% women were using smart phones in 2007.

• Between 25 – 34 year olds use smart phones the most, 29%

• 65 year olds, 4,6%• 18 – 24 year old, 10,4%• 45 – 54 year old, 18,2%• 55 – 64 year old, 13%

Statistical Information

Man spend a lot more on smart phones than women.World wide smart phone sales, 12%, increases every

year.Smart phone market is expanding. ‘What is the current penetration of key software

platforms in the smartphone market?’- Last year 152 new models were been launched. - Android is leading software, it can be found in 94 headset modules.

Smart phones are used to keep young children entertained, in restaurants, cars, etc.

Information about research that has been

done.

• People don’t have to be in possession of a computer to access the internet.

• How convenient smart phones are to everyone, in this ever changing world.

• Finding out how young people with smart phones behave.

Research findings

ConclusionI may conclude by stating that, I do

agree to the statement, “Research has found that smart phones are affecting productivity, communication in the work place, social engagement, and have an effect in education”. smart phones has brought a big change in the world today, by simplifying the needs of peopleeasy handling self-sufficient handheld device