Mobile device is a general term for any handheld computer or smartphone. Tablets, e-readers, smartphones, PDAs, portable music players, smartwatches, and fitness trackers with smart capabilities are all mobile devices.

Mobile devices have similar characteristics. These include:

Smartphones have taken over our society. If you don't have one, you might want one. Examples are the iPhone and Android phones, including the Google Pixel line.

Smartphones are advanced versions of traditional mobile phones, as they have the same functions as mobile phones, such as the ability to make and receive calls, send text messages, and send voicemail. However, they can also be used to surf the Internet, send and receive emails, participate in social media, and shop online.