Why you need to update to a smartphone

If you don’t have a smartphone these days, you probably feel like you’re in the minority. iPhones, Blackberry’s and Android phones abound and can be seen under the nimble fingertips of teenagers, students and professionals everywhere. If you’re a technophobe still holding onto your Nokia 3310 from circa 2001 then it might be time to overcome your phobia and embrace the wonders of smartphone mobile phone technology.



Need some convincing? Here are a few reasons why a smartphone could make your life easier.



- Internet access. What separates smartphones from other mobile phones? Smartphones offer a higher level of connectivity and computing ability. Smartphones are akin to a portable computer phone that has access to wireless 3G internet. Whether you use an iPhone, a Blackberry or a Samsung Galaxy, you can use the internet to access e-mails, websites, get directions, communicate and perform many other functions.





- Applications. Applications can be downloaded to Smart phones to provide the phone with added functionality. Today, there is an application for almost everything you can think of, from applications to find restaurants to applications for mapping your run and even applications for checking how much tax you owe. The proliferation of smartphone applications make it possible to do just about anything via your handset.





- Fixtures. Smart phones have superior setting and fixtures compared to regular mobile phones. The best fixtures of smartphones are their camera and video fixtures. The iPhone 4, for example, has a 5 megapixel camera with a 5 X digital zoom.





- Great deals. Because there is now a competitive smartphone market it’s important to compare phones to make sure you get the best deal possible. Consider the differences between Blackberry, Samsung and iPhone plans to decide which smartphone and plan suits you best.



You might have resisted the urge so far to jump on the iPhone or Blackberry bandwagon, but as technology continues to improve and smartphones become more reasonable, it’s time to get aboard.



What smartphone will you choose?