The smartphone and 3G has evolved dramatically in just a few short years, which is why more and more people from all over the world are converting to the new 3G technology. You should know the difference between units and models to get the most advantages, in terms of tools and applications. You can get ahead by learning more about the manufacturer and other advanced features that will function effectively for work and personal use.

The First Smartphone

The very first smartphone was known as Simon, which was created and styled by IBM in 1992 and presented as a concept product at COMDEX. COMDEX is the computer industry trade show held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was shown and launched to the public in 1993 and sold by BellSouth. Aside from being a mobile phone, Simon also featured a world clock, email, note pad, calculator, calendar, send and receive fax and games.

There are no physical buttons that allow you to dial. The customers, instead, use a touch screen to choose phone numbers with a finger or make memos and fax with an optional stylus. Text was written via a unique on-screen predictive keyboard. As of the present standards, Simon becomes a low-end product. The feature at the time, however, was very modern.

The Nokia Age

Nokia released its first set of smartphones, beginning with the Nokia Communicator line. The Nokia 9000 was the first of the bunch, launched in 1996. The unique palmtop computer type smartphone was borne out of a combined effort of an early successful and pricey PDA model created by Hewlett Packard, plus Nokia's bestselling phone at the same time. The early prototype models featured both devices organized using a hinge.

The Nokia 9210 was the first color screen Communicator type that was considered as a real smartphone, with an open operating system. The 9500 Communicator was the first camera phone Communicator and Nokia's very first WiFi phone. The 9300 Communicator is the 3-dimensional alternation into a smaller form factor.

The recent E90 Communicator also involves GPS as well. The Nokia Communicator model is outstanding and is the most expensive model sold by a main brand for almost the full lifespan of the series of models, immediately 20% and occasionally 40% pricier compared to the next most expensive smartphone featured by other major manufacturers.