Sure. Handhelds ARE better for games, but the phone does have some games that handhelds don't have. Whether you like them or not is a different story. But some cameras are better. But not all. Plus, convenience. As for GPS, it works better than some of the ones I have had in the past. Not to mention, it constantly updates. Even in real time. And you can always get other GPS apps that have other functions, too. Like if there was an accident recently or something. Those are pretty good, too. Not only that, but it can remember your routes. Mine tells me how long to get to work and home everyday. And on Sunday, it tells me how long until I get to where I go to play Shadowrun. Which can help if I go somewhere unfamiliar to get food to bring to the game on my turn. So, I believe that a win for cell phone. And smartphones have other capabilities. Again, everyone may not use them, but lots of people do. Having a calculator or bring able to take notes even if you can't find a pen or paper. Having you address and phonebook with all your numbers in it. Or being able to get someone's number instantly added to you contacts. Looking up the news, or just bullshitting on here...
Uh, seriously? There isn't anything worth playing on a phone that isn't on a handheld. Phone games are too disposable or too 'pay to win'. Any basic camera will do a better job. Don't tell me convenience is worth $100 a month. I have a Garmin that does all that. Granted it only gets used a few times a year if I go on a trip.
How often do you really need a calculator? Taking notes maybe but again, $100 a month. I hate the news (none of it applies to me so why care about it). In the end I'm not seeing this win for phones. I bet if phone owners really sat to think about why they have these and how much money is being wasted, they'd reconsider. I mean it's not like I'm wrong here. Admit it, you got a phone to act cool in front of your friends rather than having a need for it. Right?