Smartphone
InventorMultiple (Apple, Google)
Year2007
CategoryCommunication
OriginUSA
About Smartphone
Apple launched the iPhone in 2007, redefining mobile computing. IBM Simon was the first smartphone in 1994 but was too early. Over 6 billion smartphones are in use worldwide. The average person checks their phone 96 times per day.
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