Smartphones for Smart People: Beginner's Guide

INTRODUCTION

The first smartphone, developed by IBM called the Simon Personal Communicator, made its debut in 1992. That's more than 15 years prior to the release of the first generation of the iPhone. Of course, smartphone technology has come a long way since the release of the Simon. They're faster, sleeker, come with more internal storage and have seemingly endless capabilities. While these advacements have taken productivity and world connectivity to entirely new heights, they also come with rather steep learning curves, especially for those who are unfamiliar with smartphones.

SCOPE

Do you have a smartphone? Whether it's brand new and you're looking to get it set up or you just want to become more familiar with its features, you have come to the right place. Here you will find resources that will help you setup your device, get to know it and, if needed, troubleshoot if it starts behaving in unexpected ways. This Pathfinder gathers the most helpful links for both iOS and Android devices so you don't have to. This Pathfinder is in American English and includes mostly online resources.

It is important to note that the resources in this Pathfinder are intended for the setup and troubleshooting processes for the most commonly used apps (phone, mail, texts, etc). While anyone may find this guide helpful, it is geared towards people who are less comfortable with smartphone technology.