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The First Phone
Alexander Graham Bell made a long distance call from New York to Chicago -
Rotary Phone
New style introduced. If you end wrong digit you had to disconnect and start over. -
Mobile Phone
Cellphones were bigger and weighed a ton. Definitely not pocket size. Not all could afford. -
AnsweringMachine
The Answering Machine also known as the phone babysitter was started to be used. You no longer missed those important calls. -
Beepers/Alpha Pagers
Beepers became popular. You could receive texted phone number. You knew who was calling. Alpha pagers allowed you received a texted message. Now where is the payphone to return the call. -
Cellphones
Cellphone created is phone, computer, camera and answering machine all in one. Small enough to put in your pocket.