Cell Phone Vs Smart Phone - Revision history

Pickensj: /* Summery: */

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Summery:

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	Smartphones typically have a large touchscreen, no physical keyboard, and offer far more functions—similar to a small computer.		Smartphones typically have a large touchscreen, no physical keyboard, and offer far more functions—similar to a small computer.

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	* '''''All smartphones are cell phones, but not all cell phones are smartphones.'''''		* '''''All smartphones are cell phones, but not all cell phones are smartphones.'''''

Pickensj: /* Apple Phones (iPhone) */

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Apple Phones (iPhone)

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	* Works well with other Apple products (like iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch).		* Works well with other Apple products (like iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch).
	* More controlled environment, which can make it feel more secure and easier to use.		* More controlled environment, which can make it feel more secure and easier to use.
	* Apple ~~Shared~~ Account		* [[Apple Account Information]]

	'''Best for: People who like simplicity and already use other Apple products.'''		'''Best for: People who like simplicity and already use other Apple products.'''
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	=== What is 5G? ===		=== What is 5G? ===
	The relationship between ~~'''~~5G~~'''~~ and the ~~'''~~operation of a cell phone~~'''~~ is similar to the relationship between a highway and a car: ~~'''~~5G is the network (highway)~~'''~~, and the ~~'''~~cell phone is the device (car)~~'''~~ that uses it. stands for "Fifth Generation" of mobile network technology.		The relationship between 5G and the operation of a cell phone is similar to the relationship between a highway and a car: 5G is the network (highway), and the cell phone is the device (car) that uses it.

			5G stands for "Fifth Generation" of mobile network technology.

	It is the latest and fastest way for phones and other devices to connect wirelessly to the internet and make calls.		It is the latest and fastest way for phones and other devices to connect wirelessly to the internet and make calls.

Pickensj: /* Apple Phones (iPhone) */

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Apple Phones (iPhone)

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	* Works well with other Apple products (like iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch).		* Works well with other Apple products (like iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch).
	* More controlled environment, which can make it feel more secure and easier to use.		* More controlled environment, which can make it feel more secure and easier to use.
			* Apple Shared Account

	'''Best for: People who like simplicity and already use other Apple products.'''		'''Best for: People who like simplicity and already use other Apple products.'''

Pickensj: /* What is 5G? */

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What is 5G?

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	=== What is 5G? ===		=== What is 5G? ===
	5G stands for "Fifth Generation" of mobile network technology.		The relationship between '''5G''' and the '''operation of a cell phone''' is similar to the relationship between a highway and a car: '''5G is the network (highway)''', and the '''cell phone is the device (car)''' that uses it. stands for "Fifth Generation" of mobile network technology.

	It is the latest and fastest way for phones and other devices to connect wirelessly to the internet and make calls.		It is the latest and fastest way for phones and other devices to connect wirelessly to the internet and make calls.

Pickensj: /* 1960s–1980s – Touch-Tone and Cordless Phones */

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1960s–1980s – Touch-Tone and Cordless Phones

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	* Rotary phones were replaced by push-button phones.		* Rotary phones were replaced by push-button phones.
	* Cordless phones allowed people to walk around the house while talking.		* Cordless phones allowed people to walk around the house while talking. These still used a landline but added more convenience.
	* These still used a landline but added more convenience.

	==== Car Phones (Before Cell Phones) – 1970s to Early 1990s ====		==== Car Phones (Before Cell Phones) – 1970s to Early 1990s ====

Pickensj: /* History */

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History

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	=== History ===		=== History ===
			What Is Phone Communication?

			Phone communication is the use of a device—called a telephone or phone—to talk to someone who is far away. It allows people to have real-time conversations using electrical signals that travel through wires or radio waves.

			Whether it's a landline, a cell phone, or a smartphone, the basic idea is the same:

			You speak into a device, your voice is turned into a signal, and that signal is sent to another phone so the other person can hear you.

			A Brief History of Phone Communication

			==== 1876 – The First Telephone ====

			* Alexander Graham Bell made the first successful voice call using a wire.
			* This marked the invention of the landline telephone.

			==== Late 1800s–1900s – Home Phones ====

			* Telephones became common in homes and businesses.
			* You needed to be connected by a wire to make a call.
			* Early calls often went through a human operator who connected you to the right line.

			==== 1960s–1980s – Touch-Tone and Cordless Phones ====

			* Rotary phones were replaced by push-button phones.
			* Cordless phones allowed people to walk around the house while talking.
			* These still used a landline but added more convenience.

	==== Car Phones (Before Cell Phones) – 1970s to Early 1990s ====		==== Car Phones (Before Cell Phones) – 1970s to Early 1990s ====

Pickensj: Added definitions of 5G

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Added definitions of 5G

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 * iPhones = simpler, consistent, made by Apple only.
 * Android phones = more variety, more customization, made by many brands.
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 * Portable and handheld — can be used anywhere
 * Run on built-in rechargeable batteries
-* Use **internal antennas** or compact external ones
+* Use internal antennas or compact external ones
-* Connect to **modern cellular networks** (from analog 1G to digital 5G today)
+* Connect to modern cellular networks (from analog 1G to digital 5G today)
 * Have wireless communication—no cords
 * Offer full mobility, indoors and outdoors

Pickensj: /* Apple vs. Android Phones — What’s the Difference? */

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Apple vs. Android Phones — What’s the Difference?

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	* Both have touchscreens and can connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.		* Both have touchscreens and can connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
	* You can use either one to send email, browse websites, watch videos, and more.		* You can use either one to send email, browse websites, watch videos, and more.


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Pickensj: /* Summary: */

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Summary:

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	* iPhones** = simpler, consistent, made by Apple only.		* iPhones = simpler, consistent, made by Apple only.
	* Android phones = more variety, more customization, made by many brands.		* Android phones = more variety, more customization, made by many brands.

Pickensj at 02:05, 6 May 2025

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			[[File:HannahPhone.png\|alt=Dog on Phone\|thumb\|Hannah at the beach]]
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	=== What's the Difference Between a Cell Phone and a Smartphone? ===		=== What's the Difference Between a Cell Phone and a Smartphone? ===
	[[File:Cell-Smart.png\|thumb\|right\|alt=Cell Phone vs Smart Phone]]The terms cell phone and smartphone are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t quite the same. Here's a simple breakdown:		[[File:Cell-Smart.png\|thumb\|right\|alt=Cell Phone vs Smart Phone]]The terms cell phone and smartphone are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t quite the same. Here's a simple breakdown:
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	* Both have touchscreens and can connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.		* Both have touchscreens and can connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
	* You can use either one to send email, browse websites, watch videos, and more.		* You can use either one to send email, browse websites, watch videos, and more.
	~~[[File:HannahPhone.png\|alt=Dog on Phone\|thumb\|Hannah at the beach]]~~

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