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ICT has enabled a vast array of new communication capabilities. The resources of telecommunication
include broadcast media, transmission, network based control, telephone lines and wireless signals
whereas the resources of information technology include data, information, software, audio & video
processing, etc.

ICT TOOLS

ICT tools are devices used in information and communication technology. The list of ICT tools is
exhaustive and it continues to grow. It includes antiquated technologies such as landline telephones,
radio and television all of which are still widely used today alongside cutting-edge ICT tools such as
computers, smartphones, artificial intelligence, robotics, etc.

Mobile Phone

A mobile phone is a wireless handheld device used for telecommunication over a
cellular network. A mobile phone is commonly known as a cell phone or cellular
phone. It is primarily designed for voice communication and to send and receive text
messages.

In addition to the standard voice function, new generation mobile phones, i.e.,
Smartphones, support many additional services, and accessories, such as MMS
(Multimedia Messaging Service), E-mail, web browsing, gaming, photography and
even navigation. A mobile phone with numerous features is called a smartphone,
while a regular mobile phone is known as a feature phone. Some of the popular
operating systems for smartphones are Android OS, Apple iOS, Windows OS, etc. Smartphone

Tablet

A tablet computer or Tab is a mobile device, designed to be a handheld
computer. It is small enough to fit in the hand but large enough to display a
lot of text at a decent size. Tablets, being computers, do what other personal
computers do, but are usually not as powerful as regular PCs. The tablet is
Tablet ideal for browsing the web. Its size and shape make it easy to read and hold.
Most of the tablets include e-reader software that allows you to download books and other written
material from the Internet and read it on the machine.

Difference between Smartphone and Tablet

Smartphone Tablet

The screen size is smaller. Bigger screen than smartphone.

Reading and watching movies is difficult on a Best suited for reading, and watching movies.
small screen.
Less storage capacity. Usually have higher storage capacity.

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