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Definition

A mobile phone with advanced computing capabilities that can run applications and connect to the internet. Like having a computer that fits in your pocket.

Real-World Example

iPhones and Android phones are smartphones that let you make calls, send texts, take photos, and use thousands of apps.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

A smartphone is end-user hardware, not a cloud service. It commonly acts as a client device to access cloud apps (SaaS), call cloud APIs, and use cloud storage, identity, and notifications.

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