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Evolution of the Phone by Jon Louison

By JonLouison

  • The first phone is created.

    The first phone is created.
    The first successful bi-directional transmission of clear speech by Bell and Watson was made on March 10, 1876 when Bell spoke into the device, “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.” and Watson answered.

  • The long distance transmitter was created.

    The long distance transmitter was created.
    The search for a long distance transmission took a major step forward with this model, whose platinum diaphragm improved clarity.

  • The Common Battery phone is invented

    The Common Battery phone is invented
    Improving telephone service is a constant goal. At first, they used the wet battery which caused leaks, then came the dry battery, which created acid on it. This model received its power from the telephone exchange.

  • The "500" Type Desk Set

    The "500" Type Desk Set
    After catching up with the immense backlog of work caused by the war, the Bell System brought out this new model with improved talking and hearing qualities and an adjustable volume control for the bell.

  • The Touch Tone Telephone

    The Touch Tone Telephone
    The Bell System heralded a new era in telephoning services with push-button calling.

  • The first portable phone

    The first portable phone
    Called the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was the first commercially available mobile phone. This phone had 30 minutes of talk time and cost about $2,000.

  • The first Caller ID Phone

    The first Caller ID Phone
    BellSouth was the first company to deploy caller ID in December 1988 in Memphis, Tennessee.

  • The First Flip Phone to have a Camera

    The First Flip Phone to have a Camera
    The Sanyo SCP-5300 was the first phone to include a camera. It could take a 640 x 480 pixel photo and could only store 10 to 15 photos.

  • The Perfected Flip Phone

    The Perfected Flip Phone
    The Motorola RAZR represented the culmination of the flip phone. At just 0.54 inches thin, the RAZR was as much a fashion device as a cell phone.

  • The IPhone is released

    The IPhone is released
    In 2007, Apple brought the smartphone to the masses. With its intuitive touchscreen, intelligent sensors and sleek design, the IPhone has been a great success

  • Apple Introduces IPhone 3G

    Apple Introduces IPhone 3G
    Apple introduced the IPhone 3G in 21 different countries with networking twice as fast as its predecessor.

  • IPhone 6 and 6 Plus go On Sale

    IPhone 6 and 6 Plus go On Sale
    The bigger and better IPhone 6 and 6 Plus go on sale worldwide.