a mobile telephone with computer features that may enable it to interact with computerized systems, send e-mails, and access the web
smartphone in American English
(ˈsmɑrtˌfoʊn)
noun
a cellular phone equipped with various additional features and services, as text messaging, information storage, and Internet access
Word origin
( smart (sense 14)) + -phone
Examples of 'smartphone' in a sentence
smartphone
It lets anybody with a smartphone send messages for free.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Or perhaps worried about keeping precious digital files on a single smartphone or computer?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Test this is working on your smartphone or tablet.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It comes with a remote but you can control it from your smartphone or tablet.
The Sun (2014)
And so is the cost of using your smartphone to access the internet while you are abroad.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The system provides commuters with daily traffic forecasts on their smartphone or computer to provide the best route to work.
The Sun (2013)
Now available on tablet and smartphone.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
Each sensor is linked to a smartphone that sends the data to the university's computers.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The survey found that 10% of online shopping would be on a smartphone or tablet.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Goals are sent to your smartphone or tablet, giving you all the action on the go.
The Sun (2013)
Using a smartphone to access the internet abroad can quickly run up large bills unless you are connecting to a free wireless network.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You can also make or receive calls to landlines or mobiles, albeit only from a computer or smartphone.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I saw an advert for a new smartphone application to allow withdrawals at cash machines using a mobile phone.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Since the smartphone and tablet revolution they have seen a rush from gadget fans who want theirs to look different from the millions of identical devices.
The Sun (2013)
Connect your smartphone to your computer using the USB cable.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Next time you're on holiday, put your smartphone away and send me a postcard.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's simple for anyone to connect their smartphone or tablet to it via Bluetooth.
The Sun (2013)
Another 10 percent read more because they downloaded the Bible onto their smartphone or tablet.
Christianity Today (2000)
Just think how many of the tasks you do today would have been more expensive, difficult or time-consuming without your computer or smartphone.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
According to recent figures, gaming accounts for more than 40 per cent of the time we spend using smartphone or tablet computer apps.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Who needs a TV when you've got a tablet or a smartphone?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If you are still struggling to get your head around your smartphone, tablet computer and apps, prepare to struggle a whole lot more.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
As for video consultations, just how convenient are they given that both parties require privacy and access to a computer, tablet or smartphone?