Evolution

The history of the cell phone

What is evolution?The process by which different kinds of living organisms are

thought to have

developed and diversified over time

Evolution: Cell phone style

• The first cell phones were introduced in 1984.

**The Zack Morris**

1986

Radio Shack Cell Phone 1988 commercial.mov - YouTube

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iE0OH5FmiU

1990

1990 car phone from Bell Atlantic

Available in colors!!!!

The first “flip phone”

Early 90’s

Nokia came out with the flat phone. These phone came with many cases. Screens were black and white. They came with one game. Snake

Late 1990’s

Cell phones grew in popularity. Screens started to show color, most phones you could fit into your pocket.

Cell phones of the early 2000’s• Texting

began!

This Motorola phone had a 2-way walkie-talkie feature. Black and white screen. Known as the “Beep Beep” phone.

Cell Phones Now!!!!!

The newest thing…cell phone watches

G-Shock phone

Evolution of the cellular phone…

• Phones are now able to take pictures, video and capture exactly where you are. Cell phones now use voice control and touch screen capabilities. Phones can access social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), banking, stores, live sports scores, and so much more. The design of the cell phone has made it easier to carry in a pocket or a purse. Cell phones have taken the place of land-line phones.