  The greatness of any nation depends largely on the system of education that
is used to nurture its talent from within. With the digital era taking the
spotlight, and the world rapidly reforming into a global village, it is now
quintessential that a spirit of healthy competitiveness be inculcated in the
budding minds of this country. While trying to remodel and upgrade the
education system, a key issue is that of quality of education processes in the
country. Needs and expectations of the society are changing very fast and the
quality of higher education requires to be sustained at the desired level. The
use of internet for educational purposes has increased many folds among Indian
youths. Online video lectures and e-books are the emerging trends among
learners. The birth of high speed internet access and its availability on
recently evolved smart phones has opened several new avenues for learning. The
growing popularity of these smart phones among the youth can potentially
revolutionize the way we learn. The introduction of 3G technology is already
being pinned as the next big thing in the mobile internet revolution. This
paper discusses the use of Smart Phones in Education Technology and its
application in Technical & Professional studies in India. We intend to put
forward some challenges and advices.
