AP Stamps Cell Phone and Smart Phone as Singular Nouns

In modern technology’s thick, chances are you routinely rely on cell phones or smart phones for communication but the connectivity stops there. That is, until the Associated Press recently settled the dual spelling score, declaring cellphone and smartphone as proper for the toys talkers and texters can’t live without. Going forward, it’s advisable that you ignore spell check which continues to ping when the devices are written as singular nouns.              

Here's the skinny:

• cellphone replaces cell phone;
• smartphone is now acceptable for advanced cellphones with capabilities including Web browsing, email, and downloadable apps, replacing smart phone.

Read more here: http://www.mediabistro.com/webnewser/by-ap-decree-email-cellphone-smartphone-kolkata_b13043.