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The first trans-Atlantic telegraph is builtThe first trans-Atlantic telegraph is built
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The Detroit Police Department began using mobile radios in their police cars. They used them to talk between cars, but it didn't work very well (not sure of exact date)
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Motorola engineer Marty Cooper made the first call from a "real handheld portable cell phone
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the first cell phone, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, is released.
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Motorola releases the first pocket size cell phone in April 25
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In january 3 1996 we get the first flip- phone
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There are still some mobile phones with antennas. Cell phones have changed the typical color to colored cases. Pictured: Nokia 5110
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Cell phones were given a more compact and sleek appearance
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The thinner, the better. The Razor was released during the year 2004.
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The iPhone was released and it started a path for smartphones and more serious competition nation wide.