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The spread of pocket devices combining mobile telephony with computer functions transformed daily life. Name this development.

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Your new ahaRise of Smartphones

Smartphones, widely adopted from the late 2000s, transformed communication, commerce, and daily routines. Source: Smartphone ↗

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