Smartphones are like your mobile phone and personal computer in one – smaller than a laptop but more powerful than a cellphone. You have all the power within your fingertips and they can even respond to your voice commands.
Smartphones need an operating system just like your personal computer in order to work. Among them are Google’s Android, Apple’s iOS, Microsoft Windows 7, BlackBerry OS, and Nokia Symbian 3. Users can customized smartphones with apps (applications/software). The interactive and attractive icons provide an enjoyable experience to users. Among popular apps are Facebook, Skype, FourSquare, Angry Birds, Google Earth, and more.
In the past few months, BlackBerry Torch caught the hearts of many with its unlimited messaging feature through BlackBerry Messenger. Other smartphones that hit the market are HTC Desire, Sony Xperia Arc, Samsung Galaxy Tab and Nokia E7.
These smartphones have unique and extraordinary features though it is common to have same pre-installed apps. Popular apps are WhatsApp Messenger, Flixter, Blackberry Messenger, PressReader and OVI Maps.
