smartphone

In addition to functioning as an ordinary telephone, a smartphone's features may include:

• Wireless e-mail, Internet, Web browsing, and fax

• Intercom function

• Personal information management

• Online banking

• LAN connectivity

• Graffiti style data entry

• Local data transfer between phone set and computers

• Remote data transfer between phone set and computers

• Remote control of computers

• Remote control of home or business electronic systems

• Interactivity with unified messaging

Getting started with smartphones

To explore how smartphones are used in the enterprise, here is an additional resource:

Mobile operating systems: Which mobile device platform fits your strategy?: Operating systems and platforms for smartphones can be confusing for mobile managers. These unbiased stories aim to help you choose the platform that's right for your company.

Read more about smartphone: - Brighthand.com offers reviews, pricing information and user discussion forums for handhelds and smartphones.

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