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First Pager-Like System
The Detroit Police Department developed the first pager-like system which they installed into their patrol cars. It was invented by the department’s radio bureau but took seven years of experimentation and trouble shooting under the direction of police commissioner, William P. Rutledge. -
DPD began regular one-way radio communication
On April 7 th , 1928, the DPD began regular one-way radio communication with its police cruisers. Prior to its invention, bank robbers and bootleggers that ran rampant during the 1920s gangster era were able to make clean getaways. The pagers allowed successful communication between the police department headquarters, and patrol cars on duty, making responses to crimes much more efficient. -
New York City’s Jewish Hospital begins using the first patented telephone pager
New York City’s Jewish Hospital begins using the first patented telephone pager, which was patented by inventor Al Gross. The device was not readily available to the consumer until nearly a decade later by the Federal Communications Commission. Prior to that, it was reserved strictly for critical communications between emergency responders, like police officers, firefighters, and medical Professionals. -
The FCC approves public use of pagers.
The FCC approves public use of pagers. -
Motorola begins production of the first personal radio communicator and coined the term “Pager”.
Motorola begins production of the first personal radio communicator and coined the term “Pager”. -
Motorola releases the “Pageboy I”,
Motorola releases the “Pageboy I”, which had no display, but it was small and portable, and it alerted the wearer by tones which indicated which actions should be taken. -
Motorola DynaTAC 80000X
The first handheld cellular mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC 80000X was invented by Martin Cooper and John Mitchell of Motorola. It weighed 4.4 lbs and allowed users to make longer distance calls than a regular landline phone. Although it wasn’t commercially available until 1983, and it used analog cellular technology. -
Motorola Pager with alphanumeric display
There were over 3 million pager users throughout the world, but they had limited range and were mostly used on-site, such as in hospitals. Motorola was producing devices with alphanumeric displays that allowed users to send messages via the digital network. -
Mobile phones no longer limited to business use,
Mobile phones no longer limited to business use, and mass production paved the way for cost- effective consumer handsets with digital displays. Nokia took advantage of this transition with the Nokia 1011. These phones also allowed the ability to send SMS messages, and some even had pre-programed Games. -
Ability to send messages on Pagers
Wider range paging had been invented and pagers for personal communications became popular, and the ability to send messages like “I love you” and “see you soon” using any combination of numbers and asterisk. -
QR codes
As smartphone camera technology advanced, QR codes—originally created by Toyota subsidiary Denso Wave in 1994 to enhance the monitoring of car parts—became an increasingly popular marketing tool. These codes may link consumers to social media channels, app download pages, landing pages, and other destinations. These QR codes are simple to create. A safe QR code generator is available. -
Nokia 90000 Communicator
The Nokia 90000 Communicator was the first mobile phone with internet connectivity. It was launched in Finland, but the viability of accessing the internet was limited by very high prices by the operators, therefore it wasn't popular for consumers at this time. -
Siemens S10
Until now, phone displays were only black and white, but Siemens S10 brought mobile phone displays to life with color. -
iPAQ
Before the I prefix became primarily associated with Apple products, HP released the iPAQ personal digital assistant, a tiny device that could put a linux-based operating system in your pocket. HP made a lot of improvements between the year 2000 and 2009 before switching to a fully color screen and the Windows Mobile operating system. The iPAQ series had GPS, instant messaging, and upgradeable RAM among its many features. -
iPhone Generation 1
When the original iPhone was released in 2007, it lacked many of the features that have come to define the brand. With the introduction of the iPhone and the rivalry it caused with Android and other devices, a new age of content marketing opportunities opened up. These opportunities included direct access to customers all over the world. -
iPad (1st Generation)
At an Apple press conference on January 27, 2010, Steve Jobs introduced and presented the IPad (1st Generation). The Wi-Fi version of the gadget debuted in the USA on April 3, 2010, and on April 30 the "Wi-Fi + 3G" version did the same. -
Apple Watch
After its April 2015 debut, the Apple Watch soon overtook all other wearables as the most popular option. In the second quarter of fiscal 2015, 4.2 million units were sold, and by the end of 2020, it is anticipated that more than 100 million individuals would be using an Apple Watch. -
Future of Handheld Devices
Our lives are now impossible without our smartphones. They enable us to watch movies online, play games, and remain in touch with friends and family. However, smartphones won't be obsolete any time soon. In actuality, they are gaining knowledge and strength every day. New gadgets are being developed that are lighter and smaller than ever before thanks to technological advancements. These include virtual reality headsets, fitness trackers, and smartwatches.