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Smartphones Facts

Surprising facts about smartphones — the pocket-sized computers that changed how humans live.

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The Apollo 11 moon landing computer had less processing power than a modern smartphone. We reached the Moon on pure determination. ✓ FACT
The average smartphone has more computing power than NASA's computers in 1969. Progress fits in your pocket. ✓ FACT
The first iPhone was released in 2007. Pocket computing officially became addictive. ✓ FACT
The barometer was invented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643. Predicting storms long before smartphone apps. ✓ FACT
The mobile phone was first used in 1973 by Martin Cooper. The world’s first “Can you hear me now?” ✓ FACT
The iPhone’s original design took over two years to develop — and five minutes for everyone else to copy the rounded rectangle. ✓ FACT
Steve Jobs wanted to name the iPhone “Pocket Ego.” Branding said no, reality said yes. ✗ FAKE
The first smartphone was just a rock you yelled at. Siri is basically the upgraded version. ✗ FAKE

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