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The First Phone
The first phone was created by Alexander Graham Bell. This phone worked by converting sound into an electrical signal.This signal traveled down a wire to a receiver. Then, through a reversed process, the sounds were re-created. -
Candlestick Phones
The candlestick phone was invented in 1904 by Almon Stowger or the Stromberg-Carlson company. This phone model was popular in the late 1890s until the 1940s. -
Rotary Phones
This model of phones is one of the most recognizable. They were invented by Almon Brown Strowger. Though they were invented in the late 1800's, they didn't come into fashion until the mid 1900's. -
The First Mobile Phone
The first mobile phone was invented by the company Motorola in 1973. This phone is also known as the "Brick Phone". -
The Rise Of Mobile Phones
Up until the 20th century, mobile phones grew in popularity. Many different models were created. -
The First Touchscreen & Smartphone
The first touchscreen phone was invented in 1992 by IBM. It was called the Simon Personal Communicator. This phone was very popular when in first came out and drove other companies to make touchscreen phones. -
The First Apple Phone
The first Apple phone was launched in 2007. This phone was the dawn of high tech phone cameras, touch screens, and many other features. -
Today's Phones
Today, our phones are very high-tech. Apple's iPhone 11 Pro just launched with a very advanced camera system and facial recognition. As our phones continue to evolve, the possibilities are endless.
