When was the first mobile phone call made?
1973
1985
1990
2000
The first mobile phone call was made on April 3, 1973, by Martin Cooper, a Motorola engineer, marking the birth of the handheld cellular phone era.
What was the name of the first commercially available handheld cellular phone?
Nokia 1011
Motorola DynaTAC 8000X
Ericsson GH 337
iPhone 1
The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, released in 1983, was the first commercially available handheld cellular phone, symbolizing a significant breakthrough in wireless communication technology.
Which company launched the first smartphone?
Apple
IBM
Samsung
Nokia
IBM launched the first smartphone, the Simon Personal Communicator, in 1994, combining a mobile phone and PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) features, which was a precursor to modern smartphones.
In what year was the first SMS (Short Message Service) sent, and what was the message?
1992, “Merry Christmas”
1995, “Hello World”
1998, “Happy New Year”
2000, “Welcome 2000”
The first SMS was sent in 1992 with the message “Merry Christmas.” It was a pivotal moment in the history of mobile communication, showcasing the potential of text messaging.
What significant feature did the Nokia 3310, released in 2000, offer?
Touchscreen
Internet browsing
Customizable ringtones
Camera
The Nokia 3310 offered customizable ringtones, among other features, making it a popular phone for its personalization capabilities and sturdy design.
Which was the first phone to use Android OS?
Samsung Galaxy S
HTC Dream
Motorola Droid
Nexus One
The HTC Dream, released in 2008, was the first phone to use the Android OS, marking the beginning of Android’s journey to becoming the most widely used mobile operating system in the world.
When did Apple release its first iPhone, significantly impacting the smartphone market?
2005
2007
2009
2011
Apple released its first iPhone in 2007, revolutionizing the smartphone market with its touchscreen interface and combining a phone, iPod, and an internet communicator into one device.
Which mobile phone was the first to feature a built-in camera?
Nokia 7650
Sony Ericsson K800
Samsung SCH-V200
Motorola Razr V3
The Samsung SCH-V200, launched in 2000, was the first mobile phone to feature a built-in camera, leading the way for the integration of photography into mobile phones.
What is the significance of 4G LTE in the evolution of cellular networks?
It was the first digital cellular network.
It provided global roaming.
It introduced high-speed internet access.
It was the first to enable voice calls.
4G LTE, introduced in the late 2000s, significantly improved internet speeds and reliability over mobile networks, facilitating the rapid growth of mobile internet use and services.
When did the first 5G mobile networks start rolling out?
2009
2015
2019
2021
The first 5G mobile networks began rolling out in 2019, promising faster speeds, lower latency, and the capacity to connect many more devices at once, heralding a new era in mobile connectivity.
What year did the first 3G network go live, enabling faster data transmission?
2001
1998
2003
2005
The first 3G network went live in 2001, marking a significant advancement in mobile communications by offering higher data speeds for internet access and video calling.
Which company introduced the concept of downloadable apps for mobile phones?
Apple
BlackBerry
Nokia
Palm
Palm introduced the concept of downloadable apps for mobile phones with the Palm OS, pioneering the mobile software ecosystem that has become integral to the smartphone experience.
Who is credited with inventing the cell phone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Nikola Tesla
Martin Cooper
James Watt
Martin Cooper is credited with inventing the cell phone. He made the first mobile phone call on April 3, 1973, using a prototype of the Motorola DynaTAC.
What was the first cell phone to offer Bluetooth connectivity?
Ericsson R520m
Nokia 6110
Motorola StarTAC
Samsung SGH-600
The Ericsson R520m was the first cell phone to offer Bluetooth connectivity, introduced in 2001, allowing wireless communication with other devices over short distances.
Which mobile phone first introduced the ‘slide-to-unlock’ feature?
iPhone
LG Chocolate
Nokia N95
Samsung D500
The LG Chocolate was the first mobile phone to introduce the ‘slide-to-unlock’ feature, even before the iPhone made it a standard gesture for waking a phone’s screen.
What was the world’s first full-color screen mobile phone?
Siemens S10
Motorola Razr V3
Nokia 5110
Sony Ericsson T68i
The Siemens S10, introduced in 1997, was the world’s first mobile phone with a full-color screen, marking a significant leap in mobile display technology.
Which mobile phone was the first to include a fingerprint sensor?
iPhone 5s
Motorola Atrix 4G
Samsung Galaxy S5
HTC One Max
The Motorola Atrix 4G, launched in 2011, was the first mobile phone to include a fingerprint sensor, offering an additional layer of security and convenience.
What feature did the Nokia 9000 Communicator, released in 1996, pioneer?
Wi-Fi connectivity
Mobile email and internet browsing
External memory card slot
MP3 playback
The Nokia 9000 Communicator was a pioneer in mobile email and internet browsing, combining the functionalities of a mobile phone and a PDA for the first time.
In what year did mobile phones surpass landlines in worldwide usage?
2004
1998
2010
2001
In 2004, mobile phones surpassed landlines in worldwide usage, highlighting the rapid adoption and accessibility of mobile technology across the globe.
Which was the first mobile phone to integrate a music player?
Sony Ericsson W800
Nokia 3310
Motorola ROKR E1
Samsung SGH-X100
The Motorola ROKR E1, introduced in 2005, was the first mobile phone to integrate a music player, developed in collaboration with Apple as a precursor to the iPhone’s music capabilities.
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