The History and Development of the Cell Phone by Amanda Atchison

By amandaatchison
  • The First Cell Phone

    The First Cell Phone

    Dr. Martin Cooper invents the first portable phone that doesn't need to be charged through a car. However, it weighed 30 ounces. He is also the person credited to make the first cellular phone call.

  • The Cell Phone Goes Public

    Motorola puts out the first cell phone available to the public. The phone was 10 inches high (not including the antenna) and weighed 28 ounces.

  • Texting is a Hit

    The world's first text message is sent from Neil Papworth to his friend Richard Jarvis. The text read: "Merry Christmas."

  • The Smart Phone is Invented

    Richard L. Ditzik invests the first "smartphone." This phone uses Wi-Fi and cellular networks to have access to e-mail and other internet functions.
  • The Camera Phone is Invented

    The Camera Phone is Invented

    Sprint creates the first cell phone capable of taking and saving pictures. The model is the Sanyo 5300 and has a 2.2 inch LCD display.
  • Modern Day Cell Phones

    Modern Day Cell Phones

    Today, most cell phones are considered "SmartPhones" and have cameras. The current average cell phone weight is 500 grams (17 ounces).