Mobile phones: the iconic models that have made history

We review some of the first mobile phones that integrated functions that now seem ordinary but were revolutionary. Originally, their technology was very limited, and they had very different dimensions than most current commercial models.

The first conversation

Martin Cooper made the first call using this mobile phone on April 3, 1973. The Motorola engineer and systems manager made the historic call on a New York street using a prototype.

The first smartphone

Although it did not achieve widespread popularity, it was the first device to combine smartphone and PDA functions, a precursor to modern mobile phones.

The first mass-seller

Compact and clamshell, it was the first lightweight and easy-to-use model, which helped popularize mobile use. It sold massively.

The first mobile office

The first Blackberry, already with a QWERTY keyboard, revolutionized mobile phone use in businesses due to its ability to synchronize with email.

The most emblematic

At the turn of the millennium in 2000, the aesthetics of phones changed, with smaller and lighter models arriving. By 2010, more than 126 million units had been sold.

The most fashionable

This model became a symbol of fashion and sophistication. Its popularity among celebrities cemented it as a staple in the industry.

The Apple revolution

The invention of the year, according to Time magazine in 2009, transformed your phone into a multifunctional device that integrated the internet, applications, music, and games.

The first Android

The first model running Google's Android operating system was presented as a viable alternative to the iPhone. It's now the most widely used system on the planet.

A pioneering design

This model could define today's mobile phones due to its design and concept. It improved the visual quality of the screens and also introduced a front-facing camera.

The Android era

With its high-resolution camera, it boosted Samsung models and marked a turning point for Androids, which reached new levels of popularity.

Larger screens

Multimedia consumption has increased the size of devices. This is the case with this Chinese model, one of the best-selling phones in Spain since its launch.

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