smartphone

American  

[smahrt-fohn] / ˈsmɑrtˌfoʊn /

Or smart phone

noun

1. a device that combines a cell phone with a handheld computer, typically offering internet access, data storage, email capability, etc.

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smartphone British  

/ ˈsmɑːtˌfəʊn /

noun

1. computing a mobile telephone with computer features that may enable it to interact with computerized systems, send e-mails, and access the web

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Etymology

Origin of smartphone

First recorded in 1995–2000

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• cell phone vs. smartphone

Example Sentences

"You have rare earths in your pocket when you carry a smartphone," said Tor Espen Simonsen, a local official at Rare Earths Norway, the company that owns the extraction rights.

From Barron's

Counterpoint now expects smartphone shipments to decline in 2026 due to tight supply and higher retail prices.

From Barron's

Earlier this week, Counterpoint Research cut its smartphone shipment forecast for next year to project a drop of 2.1% in unit sales versus a previous forecast for a slight gain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Research by More in Common for Yondr found nearly four in 10 adults say smartphones have disrupted their Christmas in some way.

From BBC

All of this is complicated by smartphones and social media.

From BBC