Overview
Smartphones, pioneered by [[ibm|IBM]] with the [[ibm-simon|IBM Simon]] in 1994, have evolved significantly since the introduction of the [[iphone|iPhone]] by [[steve-jobs|Steve Jobs]] in 2007. This innovation, combining the functionality of a [[personal-computer|personal computer]] with the portability of a [[mobile-phone|mobile phone]], has transformed the way people communicate, access information, and use [[mobile-apps|mobile apps]]. The impact of smartphones can be seen in various aspects of life, from social media platforms like [[facebook|Facebook]] and [[instagram|Instagram]] to the rise of [[mobile-gaming|mobile gaming]] with games like [[pokemon-go|Pokémon Go]].