Smartphone
Smartphone
A mobile phone that works like a computer, letting you access the internet and use apps.
In Simple Terms
A smartphone is a multi-functional mobile phone that lets you freely use the internet and apps. You can operate it intuitively by touching the screen directly with your finger, browsing websites and exchanging messages. It's also used with a variety of apps added based on personal preference, such as map apps for directions, apps for listening to music, and games.
Behind the Name
The name comes from combining "smart" and "phone." It's called "smart" because, unlike a traditional phone limited to calls and texts, this device can browse the internet and run apps just like a computer, making it a more capable, computer-like phone.
Take a Closer Look!
A smartphone is a multi-functional mobile phone equipped with internet connectivity and the ability to add new apps yourself.
Unlike traditional mobile phones, its main method of operation is a touchscreen that you control by touching the screen directly.
Put simply, a smartphone is like a small, palm-sized computer.
Beyond calls and email, it can handle web searches, taking high-quality photos and videos, and even payments using electronic money—all in a single device. These functions are controlled by basic software running inside called an operating system.
Smartphones also have the feature of evolving into a tool tailored to your preferences by downloading software called apps.
For example, apps supporting nearly every aspect of daily life—social media, transit navigation, video streaming services, and more—are released worldwide. As infrastructure essential to everyday life and work, smartphones are widely used around the globe.