Cell phones became popular during the cellular revolution that started in the 90s. In 1990, the number of mobile users was around 11 million, and by 2020, that number had risen to a whopping 2.5 billion.
Of course, during this time, we have seen the famous “brick” phones evolve to something much more impressive… but let’s see how exactly they evolved.
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1985
The first Siemens phone
The first Siemens mobile phone was Siemens Mobiltelefon C1, which came in the form of a suitcase. Yes, you read that right. People had a cell phone that was actually a suitcase. After that, some more compact phones followed.
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Cell phone history: From the first phone to today's smartphone wonders
Join us as we take a journey through cell phone history and learn all about the evolution of the mobile phone!
Ivana Križanović
By Ivana Križanović
Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Updated onThu, 02 Dec 2021
Cell phone history: From the first phone to today's smartphone wonders
We’re all so used to smartphones being an integral part of our lives, but not long ago, this device did not exist.
So how did we get here? How did we go from a can on a string to having the whole world in the palm of our hand?
Join us as we take a journey through cell phone history and learn all about the evolution of this essential device.
When was the first cell phone invented?
The first portable cell phone was invented in 1973 by Motorola. On April 3, 1973, Motorola engineer Martin Cooper made the first-ever cell phone call on the DynaTAC 8000X. The prototype he used weighed 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) and measured 9.1 x 5.1 x 1.8 in (23 x 13 x 4.5 cm). This clunky device offered a talk time of just 30 minutes and required 10 hours to recharge. Before this, the closest that one could get to not being tied to a landline was owning a car phone.
The DynaTAC phone was priced at $3,995, which is the equivalent of $10,000 today.
A History of The Modern Smartphone
Ever wonder, when did the first smartphone come out? Let’s take a walk through time and see when each revolutionary development came to be.
1983- The First Mobile Phone Ever Made
Motorola gave us the first-ever portable mobile device with the DynaTAC 8000X almost 40 years ago.
In fact, the DynaTAC 8000X was commonly called “The Brick” and only carried a battery life of 30 minutes. This phone was more status symbol than functional tool, but we wouldn’t have the phones we have now without it.
1994 – What Was The First Smartphone?
The first smartphone, created by IBM, was invented in 1992 and released for purchase in 1994. It was called the Simon Personal Communicator (SPC). While not very compact and sleek, the device still featured several elements that became staples to every smartphone that followed.
For example, the SPC was the first touchscreen phone. In addition, it had the ability to send and receive both emails and faxes. It also had a calendar, address book, and a native appointment scheduler. It even featured standard and predictive stylus input screen keyboards!
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These features were different and advanced enough to deem it worthy of the title “World’s First Smartphone.”
When did cell phones become popular?
Cell phones became popular during the cellular revolution that started in the 90s. In 1990, the number of mobile users was around 11 million, and by 2020, that number had risen to a whopping 2.5 billion.
Of course, during this time, we have seen the famous “brick” phones evolve to something much more impressive… but let’s see how exactly they evolved.
1985
The first Siemens phone
The first Siemens mobile phone was Siemens Mobiltelefon C1, which came in the form of a suitcase. Yes, you read that right. People had a cell phone that was actually a suitcase. After that, some more compact phones followed.
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