The iPad, a hugely successful mobile tablet computer produced by Apple Inc., revolutionized mobile computing and expanded the use of apps since its 2010 release.
A smartphone is a mobile phone that includes various features such as memory, computing, and connectivity. Smartphones are capable of functioning as personal digital assistants (PDAs), sending and receiving emails, and browsing the web. Software developers create applications (apps) which can be used online or offline to perform specific tasks. Popular smartphones include BlackBerry, iPhone, and those running on Android or Windows Phone operating systems.
