1993 ⟶ IBM Launches the SIMON Personal Communicator, the First Smartphone
IBM created the first mobile app with SIMON; it had 10 built...
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⌨️ IBM 610: The First Keyboard-Controlled Personal Computer
The first personal computer used by one person and controlled by a keyboard, the IBM 610, is invented by IBM.⟶
Computer SciencePersonal ComputerIBMComputing
United States🖱️ Xerox Alto Introduces First Commercial GUI
The first commercial graphical user interface is introduced in 1973 on the Xerox Alto. The modern GUI is later popularized by the Xerox Star and Apple Lisa.⟶
Computer ScienceSoftwarePersonal ComputingDigital Revolution
United States💻 IBM Personal Computer Released
August 12: IBM Personal Computer released.⟶
Personal ComputingComputersInformation TechnologyIBMHardwareSoftwareDigital Revolution
United States📱 Motorola Releases the DynaTAC 8000X, the First Commercial Cell Phone in the US
The first commercially available cell phone in the US, the DynaTAC 8000X, is created by Motorola.⟶
TelecommunicationsMobile PhonesConsumer ElectronicsCommunication
United States📱 IBM Launches the SIMON Personal Communicator, the First Smartphone
IBM created the first mobile app with SIMON; it had 10 built-in apps from Email to Calendar.⟶
Mobile ComputingSmartphonesIBMCommunicationSoftwareEarly TechnologyComputing
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