Source 3: The History and Evolution of the Smartphone
(1992-2018)
by Owen Andrew
IBM and The World’s First Smartphone
In 1992, IBM revealed a revolutionary device that had more capabilities than its
preceding cell phones. This prototype smartphone was known as the Simon Personal
Communicator, but it wouldn’t see its way to consumers until 1994.
The device had many of the modern elements we attribute to current smartphones and
mobile devices. Highlights included:
• Touch screen
• Email
• Fax
• Notes and Calendar
• Apps and other widgets that would become widespread decades later
While it was a bold entry into the market, it wasn’t exactly the smoothest starting point
for a mobile device. You could say it was ahead of its time, and most consumers didn't
jump on board.
The Simon was advanced for it's time, but has nothing on the smartphones of today. It
only had a small monochrome LCD screen and a one-hour battery life. However, the
Simon created a great launching pad for others to innovate.
Then Came Blackberry
The first BlackBerry mobile device was the BlackBerry 5810. It had most of what you
think of when you hear "Blackberry":
• Calendar
• Music
• A full keyboard
• Advanced security
• Internet access
But you had to make calls through a headset.
BlackBerry primarily targeted business professionals. They kept releasing more and
more advanced devices, and became the market leader in smartphones until the iPhone
gained steam.
They seemed to lose sight of their target customer, though, and bottomed out with 0%
market share in 2017.
Apple Enters The Smartphone Race
Apple had already begun transforming how people use portable technology with the
iPod, and the stage was set for them to unveil their latest device in 2007.
The iPhone was one of the most advanced consumer smartphones the market had ever
seen. Priced at $499 for the 4gb unit and $599 for the 8gb model, users flocked to the
device - and to the AT&T carrier it was exclusive to.
Apple sold 1.4 million iPhones its first year on the market, and the device exploded to
11.6 million sold in 2008.
iPhone Sales 2007-2018
Apple already had the iPod Video, but one large drawback was its small, 4:3 aspect
ratio screen. The iPhone came with a wide LCD screen that was perfect for video.
It’s extended battery life allowed for 8 hours of talk time and 250 hours on standby. This
battery was a huge improvement over IBM’s Simon! It also made the iPhone a much
more consumer-friendly device, particularly for daily use.
Related: How Much Time Do People Spend on Their Mobile Phones in 2018?
The hardware was impressive, but the software - in the form of 3rd party apps -
expanded the iPhone’s capabilities and created a revolution for the industry.
Millions of apps arrived on the iPhone, adding to the device’s feature set daily. Before
long, the smartphone market exploded, and in 2015, 84% of Americans said they
couldn't go a day without their phone.
The Modern Smartphone of 2018
There’s a large difference in hardware from 2007 to 2018. In short, everything is more
advanced:
• More memory
• Devices are far faster and more powerful
• You can use multiple applications at the same time
• Cameras are HD
• Music and video streaming are easy, as well as online gaming
• The battery lasts for days instead of minutes or a couple hours
[The following graph from the PEW Research Center, titled “% of U.S. adults who own
the following devices,” shows how this advancement has translated into more
widespread use. The top line illustrates the percentage of cellphone owners, whereas
the bottom line illustrates the percentage of smartphone owners.]
The Future of Smartphones
The early smartphones like IBM’s Simon showed us a glimpse of what mobile devices
could be. In 2007, their potential was fully realized by Apple and the iPhone. Now, in
2018, they continue to become a staple of our everyday lives.
From replacements for our digital cameras and music players, to personal assistants
like Siri and voice search, we’ve ceased using our smartphones merely to communicate
with each other.
So what's next?
The advances of smartphones continue to grow constantly. It's hard to predict what will
come next, but it seems like a throwback to the flip phone (with folding touch screens) is
likely. Voice commands are also expected to continue growing.
Gone are the days where we had to sacrifice many of the capabilities we enjoy on our
laptops or desktops while on the go. The improvement of mobile technology has
allowed us more options in how we approach both our work and leisure activities.

Answer:

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Who is
represented in the language of The
Declaration of Independence? What
populations were included/ excluded?
What populations are still excluded How
and why is this a problem?

Which of the passages from “Escape,” “Fish Cheeks,” “Broken Chain,” or “Flowers for Algernon” best supports the theme that “it is important to be satisfied with who you are”?

“learning how to live” “without a textbook”

“You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.”

“Even a feeble-minded man wants to be like other men. A child may not know how to feed itself, or what to eat, yet it knows of hunger.”

“What have I done? Alfonso thought. He bit his lip, called himself menso, and pounded his palm against his forehead.”

Read the video transcript from Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety. How effective is Dr. X at communicating the
dangers of cross contamination?
A Dr. X is confusing because of his constant use of technical terms.
B Dr. X is convincing because he supports his explanation with facts.
O Dr. X is amusing because he fails to explain his topic in enough detail.
O Dr. X is questionable because he is so dramatic in achieving his goals.

How body talk is also known?

(helppp) Which statement best explains a weakness in the authors use of appeal in the passage?

Which statement from Passage 1 best expresses the author's claim about the effect that space junk will have on the United States? "Millions more are too small to track but can still cause significant problems." (paragraph 2) "The space junk hurtles around earth at speeds up to 17,000 miles per hour." (paragraph 3) "In 2009, an abandoned satellite from another country collided with and destroyed a working American Communications satellite." (paragraph 7) "Most satellites orbit in an area that has become full of space debris, meaning the majority of them are at risk unless a solution is found." (paragraph 8)​

what are some good books to read?

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Try again Shelby. Guys she really deserves these points. If somebody else answers I will report. And don't ask why I really don't wanna explain it.

Which kind of multimedia would best illustrate the many different cultural groups that are represented in your town?
O a video of you touring the streets of your town and interviewing two or three people about their culture
O a recording of a song that is important to one of the cultures in your town
O a poster with pictures of all the different types of cultural foods that your town has to offer
O a graph or chart that shows all the different cultural groups and the percentage of the population that belongs to
each group

Why does old Major sing the song "Beasts of
England"?
O The song was his mother's favorite.
O The song came back to him in a dream.
He wants to teach the animals history.
He believes that he should be the animals' leader.

( answer: the song came back to him in a dream )

Cheerleading is a great activity for young men and women. It has risen in
popularity in recent years and is a good way to show off a variety of skills.
Cheerleaders must be precise, energetic, and able to motivate crowds. There
are two main types of cheerleading: sideline and competitive. Sideline
cheerleaders are the cheerleaders you see cheering on the sidelines at
football or basketball games. They shout out cheers and do some basic jumps
and tumbling. Competitive cheerleading allows cheerleading squads to
compete against each other. They participate in routines where they can
show off their precision, flexibility, stunting, and tumbling. Cheerleading
programs can start as young as age 2 and go up through the college level.
Both males and females can be cheerleaders. Male cheerleaders are often
used as spotters when stunting because of their strength. Cheerleading can
be a private sport or club that is not affiliated with any schools, or it can be a
school sport. In order to become a cheerleader, the athlete must try out and
demonstrate their skill set before a group of judges. Only the most skilled are
chosen to become a cheerleader.
Write a summary of today's passage.

In Of Mice and Men, who causes the suffering?

I NEED TO WRITE AN EMAIL PLEASEE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT WITH THIS I BEGG YOUUU IT'S DUE VERY VERY SOON!!!!! CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME W THIS Your college or workplace is opening a new building. Last week, you saw a television news item about the project. There was an interview with a former employee who worked in the old building for fifty years. Write an email inviting him/her to make a speech as part of the opening ceremony.

what type of sentence is "that was a physical game"

According to "America's Place in the 21st Century," how has America's relationship with other
countries changed over the course of its history?
А
The country has shifted from isolationism to interventionism.
B
The country has shifted from a politically weak country to a superpower.
С
The country has shifted from an isolationism to a country that intervenes in
North and South America and stays out of European and Asian issues.
D
The country has shifted from a country involved politically and militarily around
the world to a country that avoids relationships and foreign entanglements,

Select all that apply.

Which of the following can be used as links?

semicolons
dashes
commas
question marks
colons

FIRST GETS Brainalist Or whatever

What is cohesion in writing?

A. including details that support an idea

B. the act of forming a logical whole

C. providing reasons for a claim

D. drawing conclusions based on facts

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Who is the narrator in a spring morning by ida fink

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CAN YA HELP ME
THE FIRST IMAGE IS THE QUESTION AND THE SECOND IMAGE IS THE SOURCE
ya basically just have to see what definition fits best for mother country"
it has to be the best definition for the second image.
EXPLAIN PLEASEEEE

Who was JFK’s audience? To whom was he trying to appeal? Why?

What does "area" mean in this
passage?
- the part that has been painted
- a place you go for a certain reason
e a very interesting sight to see
the size of a piece of land

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Read this line from The Dark Game.


An uneasy peace prevailed between the Russians and the other Allies, but each side was suspicious of the other.

Which is a transition word?
a: uneasy
b: between
c: other
d: but

Colgate is recommended by 9 out of 10 dentists

A. ethos
B. pathos
C. logos

Describe Dawa's encounter with dampa?​

Is the punctuation in the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? If enough snow falls tonight then we might get a snow day.

Help if you have time! Or else Scoot along
How does the poem Invictus compare to Anne Frank?

Invictus
BY WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY

PLEASE HELP ASAP
Why did the public's opinion change about the use of DDT?


a. Several plants and animals were added to the endangered species list.

b. A biologist published a book that opened the public's eyes to DDT's harmful effects.

c. The public started to see the effects of DDT—their pets and children were getting sick.

d. A sitting president convinced the public that DDT was a dangerous carcinogen.