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High-speed Data Modems
Data modems are devices for transmitting and receiving data. The first modem commercially available was the Bell 103 modem created in 1962. -
Seamless Roaming
Seamless roaming allows data subscribers to continuously stay connected to a network. -
SIM cards
The SIM card allows multiple devices to connect to cellular networks worldwide. Not only this but it stores a phone's unique information. -
Touchscreens
The touchscreen allows people to swipe and click on certain apps and parts of the phone more efficiently. The first phone to have a touchscreen was the IBM Simon created in 1992. -
GPS
The GPS allows people to signal and find different locations. The GPS is able to give directions and change as the route is being followed. -
Cameras
Cameras allow people to capture moments and one time events in their phone for later reference. One of the first phone cameras was introduced in the Sharp Electronics J-SH04 J-Phone in 2000. -
App Stores
The app store allows people to access many different apps produced by people and companies. This gives people the ability to access shopping websites or anything for their personal preference. -
Fingerprint Scanners
The fingerprint scanner gives the phone more personal security than a password. The first phone to have a fingerprint was produced in 2004 called Pantech GI100. -
IPhone
The first iPhone was produced in 2007. This was a big advancement because the iPhone was more advanced at the time and had most of the other pieces of technology and milestones in one device. -
Face ID
Face ID was introduced in the newer Iphone X. This was another form of security for the phone but also was seen as a mark for advancement in technology.
