cellphone

British

/ ˈsɛlˌfəʊn /

noun

In full: cellular telephone. a portable telephone operated by cellular radio

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In some cases, Rizk said he has recommended a less painful, low-tech fix: cellphone holders, metal contraptions that have a flexible gooseneck that holds the mobile device up to eye level.

From The Wall Street Journal

It sells the key technology used to crack a cellphone open digitally and analyze its content.

From Barron's

Nancy’s cellphone and other belongings were still in her home.

From Los Angeles Times

Detectives then executed a search warrant at the home and seized 30 electronic devices, including cameras, tablets and cellphones, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The traffic was so bad it came to a standstill so he checked his cellphone.

From Los Angeles Times

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