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Introduction
Mobile devices were designed to be portable handheld computers, to run a
variety of applications, and oentimes, to t in your pocket. And they can
serve the additional purpose of providing phone service on smartphones.
While desktop and laptop computers are still necessary in order to use
certain programs or perform certain tasks that mobile devices are not
capable of, mobile devices provide an interactive experience for the user,
and are designed primarily for consuming media. Some mobile devices
are only able to connect to the Internet via Wi- Fi, while others have a data
plan that allow the user voice and data service. Whet ...