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Camera phone
The first camera phone was introduced in Japan in 2000. It was the J-SH04 by Sharp. This made capturing memories in the moment so much easier. We no longer had to carry around a camera and a mobile phone as it was all packed into one. Information source: https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/10-things-you-didnt-realize-were-invented-in-the-2000s/295841
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USB Flash Drive
In 2000, USB flash drives were introduced. Flash drives are a great, compact way to back up files and photos. Having a USB port made them easy to use with many devices. Information source: https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/10-things-you-didnt-realize-were-invented-in-the-2000s/295841
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Technologies in the Early 2000’s
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The iPod
Tony Fadell brought the idea of the iPod to Apple after being hired in 2001. This was an exciting invention for those who love music, because it could hold a larger amount of music than other mp3 players that were out. The iPod is also compact and easy to carry around. Information source: https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-ipod-1992005 Photo source: Unsplash -
Facebook
In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched a social media platform called Facebook. There was some initial controversy over whether or not he deserved credit as the founder, or if he took the idea from other students at Harvard where he attended. Facebook has grown immensely in popularity since it came out. It allows people to network and stay connected to friends and family all over the world. Information source: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-facebook-was-founded-2010-3
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The iPhone
Steve Jobs launched first iPhone in 2007. It was an incredible change from the existing smartphones on the market at the time. The iPhone was a slimmer smartphone with a larger screen as it didn’t have a physical keyboard, but rather a touchscreen keyboard that came up when needed. Information source: https://www.businessinsider.com/first-phone-anniversary-2016-12#yes-the-original-iphone-was-a-revelation-heres-what-the-competition-looked-like-at-the-time-1