smartphone
noun
smart·phone
ˈsmärt-ˌfōn 
variants
or less commonly smart phone
plural smartphones also smart phones
: a cell phone that includes additional software functions (such as email or an Internet browser)
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The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Thanks to this vertical ecosystem, stretching from the Apple Watch through iPhone and iPad to the Mac, Apple’s retail pricing has more flexibility than a traditional smartphone manufacturer.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Ahead of launching its first-ever foldable device, Apple has already secured components for about 80 million smartphones spread across new models for the second half of 2026, according to Nikkei Asia.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
As a major bonus, the side seams have deep pockets that are large enough to fit my keys and smartphone.
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Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Thanks to this vertical ecosystem, stretching from the Apple Watch through iPhone and iPad to the Mac, Apple’s retail pricing has more flexibility than a traditional smartphone manufacturer.
—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Ahead of launching its first-ever foldable device, Apple has already secured components for about 80 million smartphones spread across new models for the second half of 2026, according to Nikkei Asia.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
As a major bonus, the side seams have deep pockets that are large enough to fit my keys and smartphone.
—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
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“Smartphone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smartphone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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smartphone
noun
smart·phone
ˈsmärt-ˌfōn
: a cell phone that includes additional functions (as email or an Internet browser)
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