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Alice Koo (Daechi)

A Device You Have Never Heard Of



Have you ever heard of a smartphone? A smartphone is a cellular telephone with many apps and functions you can use easily, such as calling, texting, using the internet, etc. In this blog, I will be highlighting the features, functions, and methods on how smartphones are used.


           The first thing I want to talk about is the main features of a smartphone. This device is usually rectangular shaped and has round edges. It also has a screen on the front, and there is a camera on the upper side of the phone. The camera helps when you need to take a photo, and you can even change the direction of your camera because there are additional cameras on the sides and back. Besides these, there is a charger port, speakers, two buttons that control the volume or sound of your phone, and another button that turns the device on and off. The charger which is at the bottom of the phone is very important as you need to connect it to a plug that powers your phone.



           As someone who will use a smartphone, you’ll need to know about its functions and how it works. There is an antenna inside the phone which receives signals just like a radio does. It uses network technology to send and receive data from satellites in space. This is how you can talk to others and even browse the internet. Additionally, the most common type of battery used in smartphones is the lithium-ion battery. These batteries are made of cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes. While you talk on the phone, a microchip inside varies the radio wave using electric signals. This wave travels through the air to a nearby cell tower, and the cell tower sends your voice to the person you are calling. This process is reversed so that the person on the other end can hear you too.


           A smartphone also has many helpful apps and programs that can help you in daily life. There are applications that help you send texts, calculate numbers, play games, and even set alarms. These apps make it easier for you to send messages to your friend, solve math problems and do homework, set timers or alarms, and even entertain yourself by playing games or watching videos. I will briefly explain how to use some of these apps. For example, to send a text message, you should click the blue icon and write a message in the blank space. When you’re ready to send, push the ‘send’ button to text your friends or family. When you need to do some calculations, you can open the calculator by clicking on the app icon, type in the problem you want to solve, and press the ‘equals’ sign. The app will then display the solution to the problem. You can also use the internet by opening up the icon and using the search function to find answers to problems or questions that you may have for school or just out of curiosity.




           A smartphone is a very useful tool that includes many features and functions that will help you in your daily life. It is small enough to be carried around and includes helpful features like a camera, speakers, and screen to help you use it. It also includes important applications like a text messenger, calculator, currency converter, and even games to entertain yourself for hours. Although it might be confusing at first, once you learn how to use one, you will understand why it is such a common device.

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