Smartphone - Wikipedia
WEBThe first smartphone with a fingerprint reader was the Motorola Atrix 4G in 2011. [161] In September 2013, the iPhone 5S was unveiled as the first smartphone on a major U.S. carrier since the Atrix to feature this technology. [ 162 ]
The Brief History of Smartphones - ThoughtCo
WEBJan 30, 2021 · The Kyocera 6035 was significant for being the first smartphone to be paired with a major wireless data plan through Verizon, while the Treo 180 provided services via a GSM line and operating system that seamlessly integrated telephone, internet, and text messaging service.
When Was the First Smartphone Invented? - How-To Geek
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, was announced in 1992, and it had a touchscreen, phone capabilities, and basic applications. Apple is largely credited with kicking off the smartphone boom in 2007 with the original iPhone.
Smartphone history - The first smartphone - SimpleTexting
WEBJun 27, 2024 · The first smartphone ever was IBM’s Simon Personal Communicator (SPC), released in 1994. But on the topic of whether iOS or Android came first, there’s some debate about this, so let’s look at the numbers.
Who Invented Smartphone? Unraveling the History of Mobile …
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · When Was the First Smartphone Made? The year 1992 marked a pivotal moment in smartphone history with the introduction of the IBM Simon Personal Communicator, released in 1994. This device was not just the first smartphone but a significant innovation in the mobile communications industry.
Smartphone History: The Timeline of a Modern Marvel - Textedly
WEBIBM announced the first smartphone in 1992, which wouldn’t be available for purchase for two more years. The Simon Personal Communicator (or SPC, commonly called IBM Simon) included many features familiar to modern smartphone users, such as a touch screen that required a stylus (a what?).
IBM created the world's first smartphone 25 years ago
WEBMar 13, 2018 · The tech company IBM is widely credited with developing the world’s first smartphone – the bulky but rather cutely named Simon. It went on sale in 1994 and featured a touchscreen, email capability and a handful of built-in apps, including a calculator and a sketch pad.
The history of cell phones: A decade-by-decade timeline - Android Authority
WEB4 days ago · After decades of research and development, Motorola unveiled the world’s first cell phone prototype in 1973. Martin Cooper, the Motorola engineer who led the development of this invention,...
Smartphone History: From the First Smartphone to Today
WEBDec 17, 2021 · The First Smartphone: 1992. Fast-forward nearly 10 years later, and IBM debuted the “Simon” personal communicator, a device that featured an early touchscreen, and the ability to send and receive emails and faxes, act as a pager, and perform other smartphone-like functions. It was available in mid-1994, …
The First Smartphone - CHM
WEBMay 13, 2022 · A decade before Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, a tiny team of renegades attempted to build the modern smartphone. On May 6, 2022, CHM Live shared the story of Handspring with a 30-minute documentary called Springboard: The Secret History of the First Real Smartphone followed by a discussion with cofounders Donna Dubinsky and Ed Colligan.