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

That has resulted in a shortage of memory for other markets such as PCs and smartphones.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We're already being surveilled by billions of smartphones, city camera networks and smart devices that we willingly placed in our homes."

From Barron's

The move is part of the Burbank media and entertainment company’s effort to encourage more frequent app usage, particularly on smartphones.

From Los Angeles Times

The world’s largest maker of memory chips and smartphones has benefited from a surge in chip prices over the past year amid increasing AI adoption, as companies pour billions of dollars into AI infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

AST is building a satellite constellation capable of bringing data services to any smartphone.

From Barron's