The Evolution of Telephones by Taylor Austin (Team Freedom)

Alexander Graham Bell issued a patent for the telephone.

Mar 7, 1876

(http://oldtelephones.com/the-history/)
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Bell successfully used a telephone for the first time.

Mar 10, 1876

(http://www.corp.att.com/history/inventing.html)
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Bell introduced the "candlestick" or "desk stand" telephone.

Jan 1, 1892

(http://oldtelephones.com/the-history/)
( British 150 Deskstand.jpg )

Bell introduced the first desktop cradle telephone, made by Western Electric.

Jan 1, 1926

(http://oldtelephones.com/the-history/)
(http://degeer-phones.com/index_files/WE_A1_01.jpg)

Between the 30's and late 50's, the cradle telephone was modified and adapted, and no new phones were used.

Period: Jan 1, 1930 to Jan 1, 1960

(http://www.arctos.com/dial/)

1960's - Rotary phones are used. There are two versions: the stand-alone version, and the wall-mounted version.

Jan 1, 1960

(Mrs. Moreau gave information.)

Push-button phones were available to most people in the early 70's.

Nov 1, 1970

Martin Cooper made the first phone call on a mobile phone.

Apr 3, 1973

(http://www.knowyourmobile.com/nokia/nokia-3310/19848/history-mobile-phones-1973-2008-handsets-made-it-all-happen)

The Motorola DynaTAC 8000x arrived on the market, which was considered to be the first "true" mobile phone.

Jan 1, 1983

(https://www.artinstitutes.edu/blog/the-history-and-evolution-of-cell-phones)

The Nokia 1101 was created, which was the first digital handheld phone.

Jan 1, 1992

(http://community.mis.temple.edu/mis3538c2/files/2012/03/cellphoneinfographic.jpg)

BellSouth/IBM: Created the first phone with a touchscreen.

Jan 1, 1993

It was called the Simon Personal Communicator. (http://community.mis.temple.edu/mis3538c2/files/2012/03/cellphoneinfographic.jpg)

The first Apple iPhones were created and sold.

Jan 1, 2007

(http://community.mis.temple.edu/mis3538c2/files/2012/03/cellphoneinfographic.jpg)

Advantage #1 of mobile phones:

Nov 18, 2015

Easy communication: It is far easier to get into contact with somone quickly and effeciently with modern mobile phones.
(http://www.enkivillage.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-mobile-phones.html)

Advantage #2:

Nov 18, 2015

Accesibility to information: With just a few taps of your finger, you can google a local map or respond to an email right from your phone.
(http://www.enkivillage.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-mobile-phones.html)

Advantage #3:

Nov 18, 2015

Multiple uses: Phones can be used to text, call, play games, stream videos, and much more!
(http://www.enkivillage.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-mobile-phones.html)

Disadvantage:

Nov 18, 2015

Privacy leaks: Having a lot of personal information on your phone can be useful, but also risky. If your phone is stolen or hacked, your information can get out and be maliciously used.
(http://www.enkivillage.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-mobile-phones.html)