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7 fact-checked facts about mobile phones, apps and wireless technology, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

In what year was the first iPhone released?

Answer2007

Apple launched the first iPhone in June 2007.

Which company leads development of the Android operating system?

AnswerGoogle

Google acquired Android in 2005 and leads its development.

Going deeper

What does GPS stand for?

AnswerGlobal Positioning System

GPS uses satellites to calculate location.

Which company made BlackBerry phones?

AnswerResearch In Motion

Research In Motion, based in Canada, built the BlackBerry line.

In 4G and 5G, what does the G stand for?

AnswerGeneration

Each G marks a new generation of mobile network standards.

Expert level

Motorola's DynaTAC 8000X, the first commercial handheld cell phone, went on sale in which year?

Answer1983

The DynaTAC 8000X reached the market in 1983.

How many 7-bit characters fit in a single standard SMS?

Answer160

A standard SMS carries up to 160 characters using the 7-bit GSM alphabet.

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