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First camera phone
In the year 2000, the first camera phone, known as the J-phone was invented by Japan's SoftBank. This created the foundation for many camera phones and smart phones to come. -
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Technological advances and inventions between 2000 & 2009
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ITunes is released
In 2001, Apple released it's music service "ITunes". This allowed users to buy and save music, which soon became immensely widespread, and later developed into "Apple music," a monthly subscription streaming service. -
"To Google" is recognized as a verb in dictionaries
In 2006, the verb, "to google" was added to dictionaries. This action is very prominent, as it shows the widespread use of google and gives responsibility to google as a well known platform. Giving google this power proves its effect on society and how we have come to rely on the internet. -
The first Iphone
Apple introduced their newest invention- the original Iphone. This was the beginning of a huge legacy, bringing even more fame and fortune to Apple. After this, there have been new versions released every year, only progressing more and more with each launch, and becoming the most well known phone brand. -
Bitcoin is introduced
In 2009, Bitcoin is introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto as the world's first cryptocurrency, giving more financial power to the people. Over the years, it grew tremendously, with a huge jump in the year 2021. Bitcoin grew a home for other cryptocurrencies, such as dogecoin, in which created a huge boom within the stock market.