The call was made on a prototype that would eventually become the first commercially available mobile phone: The 10-inch, 2.5-pound DynaTAC 8000x.
On April 3, 1973, history was made when Motorola engineer Martin Cooper made the first ever cellphone call — to a rival.
“There was silence at the other end of the line,” Cooper told Bloomberg in 2015. “To this day, Joel doesn’t remember that call, and I’m not sure I blame him.” The DynaTAC was also incredibly expensive, costing nearly $3,995 . But despite its size and cost, it paved the way for the modern smartphone, and its impact on the world of technology cannot be overstated.
They're an essential part of our everyday lives, enabling us to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues no matter where we are in the world.
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