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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Example Sentences

One practical frustration has eased, however, with smartphones and connected devices now updating automatically, the seasonal time change is harder to miss —even if the debate around it remains unresolved.

From BBC

While the Chinese smartphone maker could pass on some memory cost increases to consumers, the drag on its profitability and demand could be more significant than S&P previously estimated.

From The Wall Street Journal

While previous methods depended on high-powered lasers, this effect can be triggered with microwatts of power, far less than what a smartphone uses in standby mode.

From Science Daily

Behold “tech neck,” a name for those horizontal neck lines that develop across your neck with age and apparently worsen with incessant smartphone use.

From The Wall Street Journal

Anyone who has tried to use a smartphone or tablet with long nails knows it takes some adjustment.

From Science Daily