ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Smartphones

Okay, kiddo! A smartphone is like a toy box that you can carry around in your pocket or purse. It's like a mini-computer that can do lots of things besides make phone calls, like playing games, taking pictures and videos, and sending messages to your friends and family.

Smartphones have a big, colorful screen that you can touch with your fingers to do things. They also have a bunch of buttons on the sides that you can use to turn them on and off or adjust the volume, just like the buttons on your favorite toy.

Smartphones have a special kind of internet that you can use to look up anything you want. You can find out what the weather is like, learn new things or watch videos of your favorite shows. You can even use your smartphone to talk to your friends and family who live far away, just like talking to them on the phone.

But it's very important to remember that smartphones need to be taken care of, just like any other toy. You can't drop them or get them wet, or they might stop working. So be gentle with it and always ask a grown-up before you download anything or use it in a way you haven't before.