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    This document provides a history of cell phones from their origins in the 1940s to present day uses and future possibilities. It traces the development of early mobile telephone systems and 1G networks in the mid-20th century through modern smartphones and 3G/4G capabilities. Cell phones have evolved from expensive luggage-sized devices to affordable pocket computers that most people rely on daily not just for calls but also photos, internet, social media, and more. The future of cell phones may include wearables and household device control, though predicting new technologies is difficult. Cell phones have transformed into an essential part of modern life over the past several decades.

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    CELL PHONES

    A TOOL CASE STUDY IN MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES

    INTRODUCTION TO CELL PHONES


    Cell Phones Defined
    Our Purpose

    Past
    Present
    Future

    HISTORY OF THE CELL PHONE


    1946 the Mobile Telephone System (MTS)
    1973 the Dyna TAC
    1980s 1G Networks
    1989 Motorola MicroTAC 9800X
    1990s 2G Networks
    1992 First SMS Ever Sent

    The Dyna TAC

    HISTORY OF THE CELL PHONE (CONT.)


    1993 IBM Simon
    1998 Radiolinja Ringtone Service
    1998 3G Networks
    2000 SCH-V200
    2007/2008 The iPhone/TMobile G1
    2012 The Phablet

    IBM Simon next to an


    iPhone

    SCH-V200

    CELL PHONES TODAY


    Cell phones are a necessity for life in the 21st Century
    Phones are used for more than just calls
    Anyone can be a photographer
    Internet features
    Way for people to connect through social media

    FUTURE OF CELL PHONES


    Where do we go from here?
    Wearables
    Controller for household items
    Future of education

    TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF CELL PHONES


    First mobile phone cost = ~$4000
    Current mobile phone cost = ~$400
    Complexity? Adapting for older generations
    Modern phone features
    Reliability of the cell phone

    CONCLUSION
    Cell phones have a long history
    A modern day necessity
    Trying to predict the future of cell phones

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