The History of Smartphones: Part 1

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The History of Smartphones: Part 1

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Jan 14, 2013

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Was there really a smartphone in a silent film from the 1920s? Who created the first cell phone? What exactly is a PDA? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they explore the origins of cell phones and smartphones in the first part of this two-part series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jan 14, 2013

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