Thread: what is meant when they refer to a "smartphone"?

I have a samsung propel cell phone that can browse the internet. Would that be considered a smart phone?

Yes, it would be. It's a phone that does more than basic phone functions, like dialing and texting. Such as music, internet, GPS, etc. as well.

Mobile phone which includes functions similar to those found on personal computers. Smartphones provide a one-stop solution for information management, mobile calls, email sending, and Internet access. Smartphones are compact in size and often only slightly bigger than standard mobile telephones. A popular smartphone device is the Blackberry.