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History of smartphones
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Theodore Paraskovakos
Theodore Praskovakos patents the basic smartphone concept. -
The First smartphone
Ericsson gives it's GS 88 Penelope the term "smartphone". -
r380
Ericsson markets the first "smartphone". -
The first iPhone
Steve jobs reveals the new iPhone, Apple's first. -
Android
The first Android hits the market, Immediately becoming the most popular smartphone. -
Windows phone
Microsoft unveils the Mobile OS. -
Galaxy
Samsumg releases the Galaxy S in Singapore. -
Galaxy note
Samsung releases the Galaxy Note smatphone. -
Smartphone sales
491.4 million smartphones sold worldwide. -
Mobile subscribers
49.7% of US mobile subscribers own a smartphone. -
iPhone 4
Apple releases the iPhone 4. -
iPhone 5c and 5s
Apple releases the iPhones 5c and 5s.