Changes

==Evolution==

==Evolution==

Since telephones have gone wireless, the have continued to improve.  What was once contained in a backpack became something that could fit in a large pocket and used repeaters.  They continued to shrink until sleek phones existed which were little larger than a pack of cigarets.  No longer was an extendable antenna used, either, since cellular phone towers were placed more conveniently and radios become more efficient and powerful.  Then in the 21st century, this trend seemed to reverse itself--cellular phones started getting larger again.<br />

Since telephones have gone wireless, the have continued to improve.  What was once contained in a backpack became something that could fit in a large pocket and used repeaters.  They continued to shrink until sleek phones existed which were little larger than a pack of cigarets.  No longer was an extendable antenna used, either, since cellular phone towers were placed more conveniently and radios become more efficient and powerful.  Then in the 21st century, this trend seemed to reverse itself—cellular phones started getting larger again.<br />

The technology was not devolving, however. instead, it was merging.  Along with cellular phones has existed handheld computers/PDAs, tablets, cameras, and media players.  Five devices were being combined into one, but considering this significant change, the size only increased slightly.  In 2007, [[Apple Inc.]] released what would soon become the smartphone standard--the [[iPhone]].  Although it had problems, it quickly became popular.<ref>http://www.cnet.com/news/when-iphone-met-world-7-years-ago-today/</ref>  Some smartphones were lost completely in the rush, including PalmPilot, while others began making significant completion for Apple. regardless, Apple has continued to improve their smartphones, and other companies have yet to steal the market.

The technology was not devolving, however; instead, it was merging.  Along with cellular phones has existed handheld computers/PDAs, tablets, cameras, and media players.  Five devices were being combined into one, but considering this significant change, the size only increased slightly.  In 2007, [[Apple Inc.]] released what would soon become the smartphone standard—the [[iPhone]].  Although it had problems, it quickly became popular.<ref>http://www.cnet.com/news/when-iphone-met-world-7-years-ago-today/</ref>  Some smartphones were lost completely in the rush, including PalmPilot, while others began making significant completion for Apple. regardless, Apple has continued to improve their smartphones, and other companies have yet to steal the market.

==Definition==

==Definition==

As with any new technology, smartphones have not been without problems.  Not only have the systems sometimes had stability issues, but also the hardware and external factors have made some progress difficult.  

As with any new technology, smartphones have not been without problems.  Not only have the systems sometimes had stability issues, but also the hardware and external factors have made some progress difficult.  

===Hardware===

===Hardware===

When making a smartphone, the focus is almost always on size--either that of the phone as a whole, or that of the screen it possesses.  However, components can only be made so small.  Additionally, the smaller theses parts are, the more fragile they often become.<br />

When making a smartphone, the focus is almost always on size—either that of the phone as a whole, or that of the screen it possesses.  However, components can only be made so small.  Additionally, the smaller theses parts are, the more fragile they often become.<br />

Another problem is power.  The more equipment a phone uses, the more power it will tend to consume.  When a smartphone is designed to be small, it is difficult to supply it with a battery that will hold enough power for the phone to be practical.  When small, high-voltage batteries are used, they also tend to wear out quickly, requiring more frequent charging.  While motion and inductive charging methods are options being studied,<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/technology/building-a-better-battery.html</ref> these methods have proven largely ineffective so far.  For these to work, the phone would need to be moved around much more that it ordinarily would be, or a large induction coil must be attached to gather any significant power from the surroundings.  While these strategies may be a part of the future, smartphones currently require a certain irreducible size of chemical battery.

Another problem is power.  The more equipment a phone uses, the more power it will tend to consume.  When a smartphone is designed to be small, it is difficult to supply it with a battery that will hold enough power for the phone to be practical.  When small, high-voltage batteries are used, they also tend to wear out quickly, requiring more frequent charging.  While motion and inductive charging methods are options being studied,<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/technology/building-a-better-battery.html</ref> these methods have proven largely ineffective so far.  For these to work, the phone would need to be moved around much more that it ordinarily would be, or a large induction coil must be attached to gather any significant power from the surroundings.  While these strategies may be a part of the future, smartphones currently require a certain irreducible size of chemical battery.