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`Smartphone Evolution: From IBM Simon To Samsung Galaxy S3
`BY SANGEETA MUKHERJEE ON 05/08/12 AT 9:54 AM
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`We are living in a world where a smartphone is notjust a mobile device used for making calls and sending text messages, rather it's a full-fledged
`touch-based computer (can come with QWERTY keypad also) that embeds features like operating system, Internet access, third-party apps and user
`interface and it acts like your small entertainment box, your reminder of important tasks, your calendar and so many more.
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`The history ofsmartphone dates back to the early 90s when IBM and BellSouth jointly created the Simon Personal Communicator - in short, IBM
`Simon.
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`History of Smartphone
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`1993 - IBM Simon: As we mentioned above, it all began with IBM Simon, which was released in the early 90s as ajoint creation of IBM and
`Bellsouth.
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`The first smartphone came with features of several running devices at that point of time — fax machine, a PDA, a pager and a mobile phone.
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`Simon also packed in applications which, at that point of time, were sensational. The phone featured games, email, notepad, calculator, world
`clock, address book and a calendar.
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`Initially sold for $899, the IBM cellphone replaced the usual telephone keyboard by a sensitive touch screen and integrated PIM applications and
`data communication features and a stylus too. The phone provided an onscreen keyboard or a QWERTY keyboard and an optional memory card too.
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`2000/2001 - Ericsson R380 and Nokia Communicator line-up
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`Ericsson R380 is known as the ‘first’ smartphone in the market. With a large 3.5-inch backlit monochrome STN touchscreen display (120 x 360
`pixels), a flip cover with regular keyboard for use as a regular phone, a stylus for use with the resistive touchscreen and Symbian OS version 5 (this
`was one of the first Symbian—powered devices), the phone is still counted as one of the classic smartphones.
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`Nokia launched its 9000-series Communicators in 1996. But 9120 was Nokia's first handset that featured colored screen. The phone is also the first
`Nokia phone to run on Symbian OS (version 6.0) with an ARM9-based core.
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`2002 - Sony Ericsson P800
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`After merging with Ericsson's mobile division, Sony released one of the first camera phones, the P800. The phone also featured VGA touch screen,
`and a removable flip, stylus and a 5-wayjog dial.
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`2004 - BlackBerry Phones (6120 Model)
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`Although Research In Motion had launched BlackBerry devices earlier, with 6120, they first entered the arena of smartphones with excellent
`corporate email support. This bulky BlackBerry handset featured a large monochrome display, an integrated QWERTY keyboard and a thumb-
`operated track—wheel. The phone, however, did not support a speakerphone function and Bluetooth compatibility.
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`2005 - Moto Razr V3
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`Moto Razr V3, one of the top-selling mobile phones in the US for several years, sported an amazingly thin body and striking features at the time.
`Although the looks ofthe phone was stunning, specification-wise the Moto phone did not offer anything new from its predecessor. But this is the
`first Motorola phone that successfully created a cult fan base.
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`2007 - Apple iPhone
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`Apple brought a revolution in the smartphone world with the launch of iPhone. The phone featured a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen display with
`multi-touch support and a proximity sensor to turn offthe screen once it is held close to face, 4GB or 8 GB of storage, automatic WiFi, 2 megapixel
`camera, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP, and quad-band GSM radio with EDGE. Apple also provided its own OS X that used to run with support for
`Widgets, Google Maps, and Safari and iTunes.
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`2009 - Motorola Droid
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`Motorola Droid was another superb phone that rocked the smartphone world. Launched in 2009, this Moto phone combined the most attractive and
`intriguing piece of technology. Running on Android 2.0, this phone featured a 550MHz Texas Instruments OMAP3430 processor, 256MB of RAM,
`separate PowerVR GPU, CDMA, Wi-Fi, GPS, a proximity sensors, digital magnetometer, accelerometer, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Also, a 5
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`megapixel camera with autofocus and dual-LED flash feature, notification LED, fourtouch-sensitive navigation buttons, 3.5mm headsetjack
`microUSB port and more.
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`2010 - iPhone 4 and Samsung Galaxy 5
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`Launched in 2010, Apple's another legendary iPhone, iPhone 4 measured 4.5 x 2.31 inches, and 0.37 inches thick and weighs 4.8 ounces (137 grams).
`Apple packed in Apple A4 chip paired with a PowerVR SGX 535. The 3.5-inch multi—touch screen sports a resolution of960 X 640 pixels, which Apple
`named as the Retina Display. The Cupertino tech giant also packed in an |PS—based display that was four times better than the 3GS, providing a
`higher viewing angle. The phone featured 5 megapixel count and LED flash, to be compatible with both for photographs and video.
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`During the same period, the South Korean electronics giant launched Galaxy S line. The Android-based Galaxy S came with a 4-inch Super AMOLED
`touch screen, 1GHz processor, Bluetooth 3.0, a 5-megapixel camera, a Swype keyboard, and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) technology for
`inter—device connectivity, quad—band GSM support for 900/1900/2l00MHz 3G bands.
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`2011- Galaxy S2 and iPhone 45
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`The year saw Samsung Galaxy S2 and iPhone 45 stealing the hearts of tech geeks. iPhone 4S became an instant hit with features like Siri (the
`personal voice assistant) and Retina display.
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`2012 - Galaxy S3 and Predictions for next generation of iPhone
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`Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S3 phone in May with a tagline saying this phone is made for the humans, giving a direct hint towards the
`natural interaction features that the company has provided in the phone.
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`Rumors are rife that at the second half ofthe year, Apple will also come up with the next generation of iPhone.
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