In 1992, the release of the IBM Simon Personal Communicator signaled the emergence of a new class of mobile device, the “smart phone.” Smart phones demonstrated capabilities that went above and beyond simply making phone calls, capabilities that blurred the line between the telephone and the personal computer. Since those first early iterations, multi-functional devices have become increasingly commonplace in the consumer market. Some of the most recognizable devices in this space include the Palm Pre, the RIM Blackberry, various Google Android devices, and the Apple iPhone.
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