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Simon Says
Beginning as a concept phone, the IBM Simon was the first advanced cellular device. -
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The Evolution of the Smartphone
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The Communicator
Collaborating with Hewlett-Packard, Nokia introduces its Nokia Communicator line of PDA influenced cell phones. -
The Wizard of OS
In 2000, the Ericsson R380 Smartphone was released. The touchescreen phone was revolutionary due to the fact that it was the first smartphone to come with a built in operating software (Symbian OS). -
Colored Phones
The Nokia Communicator line releases the first colored screen model phone. It too boasted its Symbian OS technology along with the ability to send/receive fax. -
Above the RIM
RIM technologies releaseed their first devices outside of two-way pagers. These new devices were now also mobile phones, with wireless e-mail capabilities. -
If you don't have an iPhone...
The first line of 4GB & 8 GB iPhones were released to general public revoltionizing the modern day mobile device with its multi-touch touchscreen, missing keyboard, & iOS software. -
Virtual Shopping Centers
Apple releases an App Store catering to iPhone & iPod touch users. With this, Apple works together with third-party companies to cater their services to Apple customers. -
The Android
Android technology (backed by Google) was released in 2008. The first phone that would be Droid capable was the HTC Dream. Intel, HTC, ARM, Motorola and Samsung would grow to become Android carriers as well. -
EVOlution
The first 3D phone brought to us by HTC's EVO series flaunted its features in the Summer of 2011.