What was special about the iPhone when it was launched? Weren't touch screens already being made by other companies? Or is it just because of the allure of Apple that made it
Historic Photographs - In 1992, the first smartphone is released. IBM's Simon launched at $899 and featured a 4.5 in LCD touch screen. The phone was ahead of its time as it
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