älypuhelimelta

älypuhelin is the Finnish word for smartphone. It refers to a mobile phone that combines cellular and mobile computing functions. These devices are typically equipped with a touchscreen interface, a high-speed internet connection, and the ability to run a wide variety of applications, or "apps."

The core functionality of an älypuhelin includes making and receiving calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet for browsing, email, and social media. Beyond these basic features, älypuhelimet can perform tasks that were once only possible on computers, such as navigating using GPS, playing games, watching videos, listening to music, and taking high-quality photos and videos. They often have a built-in camera, a microphone, and speakers.

Älypuhelimet run on mobile operating systems, with the most common being Android and iOS. These operating systems provide the platform for users to download and install applications from dedicated app stores. The ecosystem of applications available for älypuhelimet is vast, covering productivity, entertainment, education, health, and more. The term "älypuhelin" emphasizes the intelligent or "smart" capabilities of these devices, distinguishing them from older, simpler mobile phones.