In the first quarter of 2024, global smartphone shipments rose by 7.8% to 289.4 million units. Samsung, with a 20.8% market share, overtook Apple to become the leading smartphone …

Feb 21, 2024 · While the concept of a “smartphone” had not yet been coined, the IBM Simon Personal Communicator, launched in 1994, is widely recognized as the first device that …

One device that is often seen as the first smartphone is the IBM Simon from 1994. It had a touchscreen, ability to send a fax, and also an email and calendar function.

Feb 7, 2024 · Almost 40 years ago, Motorola debuted the DynaTAC 8000X – the first mobile phone. With a price tag of $4,000, it was never destined to become a must-have for the …

Jun 27, 2024 · The first smartphone ever was IBM’s Simon Personal Communicator (SPC), released in 1994. But on the topic of whether iOS or Android came first, there’s some debate …

Feb 7, 2024 · The first smartphone was invented in 1992 by IBM—it was called the Simon Personal Communicator. The term "smartphone" didn't even exist yet, and the device wouldn't …

Jan 14, 2025 · Two decades after the birth of the first mobile phone in history came the so-called first smartphone: the IBM Simon, also known as the Simon Personal Communicator.

A decade later, the first mobile phone, dubbed Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, was approved by the Federal Communication Commission. Nicknamed “The Brick,” the handheld cell phone …

Aug 15, 2024 · In 1992, IBM introduced the Simon, a device that combined cellular capabilities with PDA features, effectively creating the world's first smartphone. This groundbreaking …

Feb 25, 2025 · The first smartphone was the IBM Simon Personal Communicator, launched in 1994. It was ahead of its time, combining a cell phone with PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) …