Mobile ’smartphones’ could soon brush aside traditional phones, laptops and PDAs as the business devices of choice, it has been claimed.

Mobile Computing News reports the expanding number of applications which can be used on the gadgets could see them overtake other communications methods.

Some smartphones can now run the likes of word processing, spreadsheet and email software on their operating systems.

This makes them more attractive to firms looking to pair devices with desktop computers and laptops.

Smartphones can also be used to access low cost voice over internet (VoIP) packages, allowing employees to make cheap calls.

Mobile Computing News also reported some people would not be put off by the higher cost of smartphones thanks to their range of functions and hefty capacities.

Airborne internet access also took a step forward this week, with the Times reporting that American Airlines has installed the web on some of its flights out of New York.

Passengers can use laptops, PDAs and smartphones to log on during these flights thanks to a Wi Fi device.

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Bright business future for smartphones

Higher-end phones which can support a number of applications could be the future of business mobile contracts, experts have said.

Technology publication Mobile Computing News says smartphones running open operating systems could overtake PDAs and less advanced mobile phones.

Many smartphones support software running spreadsheets and email, which can be useful for workers looking for devices which synchronise smoothly with PCs.

They can also be used to log on to voice over internet software (VoIP) so the user can make cheaper calls, potentially offsetting the costs of some subscriptions.

Mobile Computing News reports although smartphone contracts can be more expensive than traditional business mobile deals, the extra capacity and functionality is making them more attractive to firms.

Elsewhere, in-flight access has become a reality thanks to an American firm running a new service on flights from New York.

According to the Times, Amercian Airlines has started offering Wi Fi on the routes, meaning people with smartphones, laptops and PDAs can access the web while airborne.

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