Blog 4: EOTO

Smartphones

    Could you live without a phone today? For me, that would be almost impossible. Growing up, I have become super dependent on my phone because of everything that it allows me to do. Let's go back in time to 1876 when the first phone was created, and think about how little a phone could do. Personal cell phones have been around since the 1970s and they still continue to evolve as years go on. According to "A Timeline of The Modern Smartphone", the first touchscreen smartphone, which allowed people to send and receive texts, the smartphone was invented in 1992 by IBM and was later available for purchase in 1994. This first smartphone was known as the Simon Personal Communicator. 

    In 2007 the first of many Apple iPhones was created. With this invention, the world has been changed forever. The release of the first Apple phone was practically a pocket-sized computer to some. Many people were able to do things while out and about that usually had to be done from home. Nowadays almost anything can be done with just a push of a button. Whether that is streaming the web, contacting others, or even working directly from your phone. Back then no one knew it yet but iPhones were about to become the most powerful smartphone yet to date. 

    If you take a look at the evolution of iPhones, you will be able to see how far Steve Jobs's journey with Apple iPhones has come. Back in the day, when the iPhones were still in the early stages, you could get one for about a third of the price. Compared to now, it is almost like buying a smaller laptop considering the price. The prices for Apple phones have increased drastically, getting to the point where some people are unable to afford them. With that being said, Apple is still one of the leading companies in the market.

    Today iPhones are one of the most commonly used smartphones. People today use phones for instant answers to questions, video chatting, texting, social media, games, streaming and so much more. Nowadays it is super easy to be able to communicate with someone whether that may be through text, email, or even a phone call. Even with the integration of facetime, some employers are using that as an initial form for interviews, especially nowadays with COVID-19. Apple has found new ways to improve their products and ultimately keep their customers wanting the new and improved versions each year. 

    Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs, the CEO.  Steve Jobs was the creator of the most famous smartphone to this day. Although Wozniak was involved with other Apple inventions, created the iPhone. Their Apple iPhone journey began in 1976 and is continuing to develop as the years go on. Steve Jobs was the creator of the most famous smartphone to this day.  In order to start their journey, Jobs had to sell a Volkswagon minibus and Wozniak had to sell a programmable HP calculator. They then made $1,300 and were able to build their first machine in Job's family garage. Over the years, Jobs continued on working towards the goal of creating a smartphone. On June 29th, 2007, the first iPhone hit the stores. To show how far he came over the years, on the original iPhone, one could not copy or paste or record videos. Over the years, there have been 33 different iPhone models, but Apple currently only sells 8. It makes me question, would Apple have been this successful if they did not improve their phones as often?