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Phones in 1877
In 1877-78, the first telephone line was constructed, the first switchboard was created and the first telephone exchange was in operation.
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Phones in 1934
A classic piece of Art Deco design styled by Ericsson in 1934.
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Phones in 1950
Throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s, telephones continued to be constructed of hard plastic. Many telephones throughout this period contained a large square base that curved inward and formed two cradles for the handset to rest upon.
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Phones in 2000
In 2000, the first touchable screen in the world came out
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Phones today
Everyday a new cell phone comes out that has some new feature that flat out transforms the way people utilize their phones.
http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/34436/phones/the_cell_phone_todays_technological_wonder.html