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Theodore Praskovakos patents the basic smartphone concept.
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Ericsson gives it's GS 88 Penelope the term "smartphone".
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Ericsson markets the first "smartphone".
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Steve jobs reveals the new iPhone, Apple's first.
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The first Android hits the market, Immediately becoming the most popular smartphone.
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Microsoft unveils the Mobile OS.
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Samsumg releases the Galaxy S in Singapore.
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Samsung releases the Galaxy Note smatphone.
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491.4 million smartphones sold worldwide.
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49.7% of US mobile subscribers own a smartphone.
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Apple releases the iPhone 4.
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Apple releases the iPhones 5c and 5s.