The first smartphone was released in 1994
In 1994, IBM launched the Simon, the pioneering smartphone that fused cellular calling with PDA features like email and calendars, forever changing mobile technology.
Long before the iPhone, the IBM Simon debuted in 1994 as the world's first smartphone, merging a mobile phone with a personal digital assistant. This innovative device allowed users to make calls, send emails, manage calendars, and even use basic fax functions, all on its monochrome touchscreen with a stylus.
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