The release of smartphone has caused an international sensation to the whole world. Modern cell phone has attracted users thanks to sleek designs, excellent HD video cameras, upgraded features and thousands of mobile apps. Recently, Cisco has announced the list of smartphone’s victims which have been killed off by the big phones.
MP3 Players
MP3 Player has been a sensational digital music player when it was first unveiled. However, the appearance of iPhone in 2007 makes this device slowly fade away. The portable audio device could not assist the growing demand of Web browsers and FaceTime video chat.
MP3 Player
Point-and-Shoot Cameras
A point-and-shoot camera may take better pictures than your mobile phones; however, the iPhone 4 with crisp and clear images can change your mind.
Portable GPS Navigation Devices
A separate GPS device is unnecessary for your driving when smartphones can perform the exactly same tasks.
Wristwatch
Wristwatch is now an old-fashioned accessory. Meanwhile, a smartphone can function as the pocket watch as well.
Voice Recorders
Voice recorder seems to be forgotten when RecForge Free (for Android) and Voice Record (for iPhone) are totally free for smartphones.
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
PDA is a mobile device that functions as a data assistant to manage your contacts. These days, smartphones are equipped with PDA capabilities since 2001.
Paper Maps
Mobile map apps such as Bing, Google Map and MapQuest help you with directions and satellite images that paper maps cannot.
Portable Game Consoles
Portable game gadgets were only in fashion in the past when people used phones just to make calls and text. Nowadays, smartphones combine thousands of games and portable game gadgets together.
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