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Cell phones, open today, are an indispensable part of modern life.
Since the first invention of the telephone in 1876, technology has evolved enormously and cell phones have become increasingly more advanced and multifunctional.
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The evolution of two cell phones over a long period of time is fascinating and there are many interesting curiosities about this evolution.
In this introduction, we are going to explore 10 curiosities about the evolution of two cell phones, from the first inventions to the modern smartphones that we know today.
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Let's explore how cell phones evolve, how technologies change, and how this evolution affects people's lives all over the world.
1 – The first cell phone weighs approximately 1 kg
In 1973, Martin Cooper, engineer at Motorola, first made a cell phone for a partner at Bell Labs.
This first cell phone, made as DynaTAC 8000X, weighs about 1 kg and has a 23 centimeters compartment.
The DynaTAC costs about US$ 4,000, or equivalent to more than US$ 10,000 in sheet values, and takes about 10 hours to charge.
2 – The first text message was sent in 1992
Although cell phones had been invented decades before, the ability to send text messages only emerged in 1992, when Nokia introduced the Short Message Service (SMS).
The first text message was sent by a Vodafone engineer, in 1992, to a colleague.
Initially, text messages were limited to 160 characters, but today, smartphones allow much longer messages.
3 – The first cell phone with camera was launched in 2000
A cell phone camera is a resource for two modern smartphones, but it is not common on our first cell phones.
The first cell phone camera was introduced by Sharp in 2000, in Japan.
The phone, known as J-SH04, has a built-in camera with a resolution of 0.1 megapixel.
At that time, the idea of taking photos with a cell phone was new and many cell phone manufacturers did not prove that people would be interested in it.
4 – The first smartphone was launched in 1993
Modern smartphones are multifunctional devices, capable of performing a variety of tasks, from telephone calls to Internet browsing, games and much more.
But did you know that the first smartphone was launched in 1993? It was the IBM Simon, which has a touch-sensitive fabric and allows you to send faxes and e-mails, in addition to telephone functions.
However, the price of US$ 899 and the lack of support for networks does not mean that IBM Simon will not be sold.
5 – The original iPhone does not have the App Store
When Apple launched the iPhone in 2007, it was a revolutionary device, but it did not include the App Store, which is a central part of two modern smartphones.
At this time, iPhone users could only use the applications that were pre-installed on the device, such as the Safari browser and the iTunes music application.
It was only in 2008 that Apple launched the App Store, which allowed developers to create and distribute applications for the iPhone.
Since then, the App Store has become a multi-billion dollar industry and has changed the way we use our smartphones.
6 – The first dual cell phone was launched in 1996
Embora la cell phones dobráveis sejam uma novidade nos modern smartphones, or first cell phone dobrável was launched in 1996.
The Kyocera VP-210 was a flip phone that could be folded to fit in a bag.
It has a monochrome LCD screen and allows users to make calls and send text messages.
7 – The first cell phone with GPS was launched in 1999
Modern smartphones are equipped with GPS, which allows users to navigate and find addresses.
But did you know that the first cell phone with GPS was launched in 1999? O Benefon Esc! It has a built-in GPS receiver that allows users to navigate using digital maps.
Embora or Benefon Esc! Being a pioneer in his time, cell phones with GPS only became popular a few years later.
8 – The first cell phone with Bluetooth was launched in 2000
Bluetooth is a short-range technology that allows wireless data transfer between devices.
Embora Bluetooth is common in modern smartphones, the first cell phone with Bluetooth was launched in 2000.
The Ericsson T36 was the first cell phone to be equipped with Bluetooth, which allowed users to transfer data between the cell phone and other Bluetooth devices.
9 – The first cell phone with colorful fabric was launched in 1997
Before introducing the colorful fabrics, the cell phones have light and white fabrics.
The first cell phone with colorful fabric was launched in 1997 by Siemens.
The Siemens S10 has a colorful fabric that displays 256 cores, allowing images and graphics to be displayed with more details.
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10 – The first cell phone with touch-sensitive fabric was launched in 1993
Embora modern smartphones are made by their touch-sensitive fabrics, or the first cell phone with touch-sensitive fabric was launched in 1993.
IBM Simon has a touch-sensitive fabric that allows users to select options using a stylus.
Embora touch-sensitive fabric is an innovative resource at the time, it did not become popular on cell phones until the introduction of the iPhone in 2007.
Conclusion
We saw how the first cell phones were large and heavy, with few functionalities and white and white fabrics.
Nowadays, smartphones are powerful devices that fit in your bag, with colorful and touch-sensitive fabrics, and that allow us to do practically anything.
It is incredible to see how technology evolves so quickly and how cell phones change the way we communicate and relate to the world around us.
There is still much to be developed and discovered in this area, and we can hardly wait to see what the future holds for the evolution of cell phones.
