Is an Apple iPhone a smartphone?

The iPhone is a type of smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. A smartphone is a type of device that combines a cell phone and personal digital assistant, as stated by OpposingViews.

An iPhone can take photos and videos, play music, browse the web, send texts and emails, record notes and make reminders on the calendar. An iPhone user can also play video games, browse social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, by downloading application programs from the iOS App Store. The user interface of the iPhone is built around the multi-touch screen of the device and includes a virtual keyboard.