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First Phone Call
The first phone call was made by the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham to his assistant Thomas Watson. Graham said, "Mr Watson--come here--I want to see you." (Alfred, 2008) -
Cellular/Radio Phone Released
The first mobile transmitted voice audio much like a walkie-talkie, but uses a phone network and its own individual number. These were placed in vehicles. (History of the Mobile Cell Phones, 2011) -
The First Mobile Phone and Mobile Phone Call
A Motorola employee in Manhattan used his new mobile to call his AT&T competitor so that he could brag about his success. At this point, the phone weighs over 1kg and takes about 10 hours to charge. (Goodwin, 2017) -
1G Cellular Network
The first automate analog cellular network was developed in Tokyo. The new network suffered major security issues as it was unencrypted which made it easier to tap into other people's conversions. (A History of Nokia Phones, 2016) -
First Mobile Phone Goes on Sale
The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X goes up for sale in the United States for $4000. (History of the Mobile Cell Phones, 2011) -
The Smallest Mobile Yet
The Motorola Microtac 9800X is released as the smallest mobile phone so far as well as the first ever phone to feature a flip-down front. (Motorola MicroTAC 9800X, 2013) -
First Text Message
The first text message is sent on 3 December 1992 and read "Merry Christmas". (History of the Mobile Cell Phones, 2011) -
The First Smartphone and Applications
The first smartphone was the IBM Simon mobile which featured an early version of a touch screen and multiple apps. Although it was games such as snake which was on the Nokia, the IBM Simon featured apps such as an address book, calculator, calendar, sketch pad and mail. The phone cost $899 and only worked in 15 states within the United States. (Aamoth, 2014) -
First Nokia Slider Phone
The Nokia 8110 was Nokia's first high-end 8000 series phone. The phone featured a sliding cover which protected the keypad when the phone was being carried in the pocket. It would then slide downwards bringing the microphone closer to the mouth and answer incoming calls. (A History of Nokia Phones, 2016) -
Introduction of the QWERTY Keypad
The BlackBerry 5810 was one of the first phones to feature the familiar keypad we use today, the QWERTY. Alongside this, the phone featured an integrated wireless email. (The Evolution of Mobile Apps, 2016)
