becomes the first commercially available cell phone, costing $4,000 and weighing two pounds. : The

is unveiled as the first "smartphone," featuring a touchscreen and the ability to send emails. : Apple releases the

: High-end devices now feature AI-native processors (like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5) that run complex algorithms directly on the device rather than the cloud. How They Work Cell phones are essentially sophisticated two-way radios.

, shifting the industry toward intuitive touchscreens and app-based platforms.