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Invention of the Telephone
In 1876, Alexandra Graham Bell invented the first telephone. -
Motorola released the Motorola DynaTAC to the public
This phone had a basic number keypad and only could talk for 1 hour. The phone cost 50 dollars a month, so only wealthy people could afford it. -
Motorola Invented the First Flip Phone
The flip phone's new, major feature allowed the mouth piece of the phone to bend. It was also only 9 inches long and weighed under a pound. -
First Clamshell Flip Phone
This phone allowed you to text and instead of the mouthpiece bending, the screen flipped in. This phone also allowed you to have a contact book. -
First Camera Phone
The Sanyo SCP-5300 allowed the phone to take pictures, as it was the first cellular device to feature an camera with a dedicated snapshot button -
Apple iPhone
In 2007 Apple came into the cell phone industry and invented the first ever touch screen phone. Since then, Apple has invented more phones with new features, and apple leads the cell phone industry.