In what year was the first iPhone released?
Answer2007
Apple launched the first iPhone in June 2007.
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The basics
Which company leads development of the Android operating system?
AnswerGoogle
Google acquired Android in 2005 and leads its development.
Going deeper
Who made the first public handheld cell phone call in 1973?
AnswerMartin Cooper
Motorola engineer Martin Cooper placed the call in New York in April 1973.
In 4G and 5G, what does the G stand for?
AnswerGeneration
Each G marks a new generation of mobile network standards.
What does SIM stand for in SIM card?
AnswerSubscriber Identity Module
The SIM stores the subscriber identity that links a phone to a carrier account.
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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