By AP Decree: Email, Cellphone, Smartphone, Kolkata

The Associated Press announced four changes to its AP Stylebook, which officially take effect at 3 a.m. Saturday:

• cellphone replaces cell phone;

• email is now acceptable for all references to electronic mail, replacing e-mail;

• smartphone is now acceptable for advanced cellphones with capabilities including Web browsing, email, and downloadable apps, replacing smart phone; and

• Kolkata is now the style for the city in India formerly known as Calcutta.

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