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radio telephone
The police in Chicago experiment with a radio telephone which broadcast at a frequency just above the AM radio band -
communicating threw radio in war
The US Army Signal Corps communicate via radio in the field during wartime. -
Reginald Blevins
Reginald Blevins, the Postmaster General of the UK, inaugurates the first radio telephone service for motorists -
Portable
a London exhibition entitled, "Communications Today, Tomorrow and the Future." -
Martin Cooper
Martin Cooper is credited with developing the first cell phone approved for commercial use. -
Frank Piccard
Frenchman Frank Piccard calls in after taking Gold in the Super G at the 1988 Winter Olympics -
the synergy
Philips introduces an early attempt at a digital "smart phone." The unit, called "The Synergy" provided wireless access to e-mail, internet and faxes -
Mattel's Barbie in fashion
Mattel's Barbie is outfitted with pearls, a business suit and a cell phone. -
High Tech
A concept product from Panasonic combines a game machine with a detachable hand unit which serves as a mobile phone and game control device. -
3G
Steve Jobs unveils the latest generation of his revolutionary product. The 3G is faster and less expensive than its predecessor