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Blast from the past to 1999: Kyocera Mobile released the groundbreaking Visualphone VP201, the first commercially available mobile camera phone and the first phone to capture video in color. This device could transmit and receive images at the rate of approximately two frames per second. This cell phone was also used to send and receive e-mails, and was viewed as “revolutionary” at the time of its release. #Kyocera #CellPhones #MobileTechnology #TechHistory #OldPhones #Innovation KYOCERA Global

Just received at GRC Wireless | SmartphoneRecycling.com: The Motorlola PT-550, with CellStar branding. I got started in the wireless industry at CellStar from 1994 to 2001, and this flip phone launched the cell phone recycling industry to the large scale that it is today. Daniel (Danny) Bogar, MBA, Lee Ittner, Rodney A White, Yurek Mc Kelligan, Rich Marriott #CellStar #Recycling #Cellular #MobileTechnology #Cellphones

Did anyone here own one of these vintage Qualcomm devices? Qualcomm's QCP phones, first announced in 1997, played a very important role in shaping the mobile phone industry. As one of the earliest manufacturers to integrate CDMA technology, Qualcomm’s QCP series helped accelerate the shift from analog to digital networks, improving both cellular coverage and call quality. Some of the features these devices had included the largest LCD screen available yet at the time of its release, caller ID, expandable memory, and clear voice quality. All of these features were very impressive at the time. These innovative QCP cell phones paved the way for 3G technology and solidified Qualcomm’s position as a key player in the cellular industry. To this day, Qualcomm continues to lead with cutting-edge 5G solutions and mobile technologies. #Qualcomm #MobileInnovation #TechHistory #CDMA #5G #MobileTechnology #Recycle

Throwback to the Samsung Blackjack, released in November 2006. This device combined a sleek design with powerful functionality, and included a QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth 2.0, push email, as well as good call quality. The Blackjack quickly gained popularity, with Samsung selling over 2.5 million units worldwide within its first year. Its success helped establish Samsung as a major player in the smartphone market. #Samsung #Smartphones #Cellular #MobileTechnology #OldPhones #CellPhoneHistory

Throwback to the Siemens A50: one of the top selling mobile phones from 2002. The Siemens A50 was a popular mobile phone known for its durability and practicality. 25 million of these devices were sold globally during its production run, which lasted until 2004. This user-friendly device design featured a monochrome display, SMS messaging, and long battery life. The A50 was an excellent choice of phone before the rise of smartphones and remains a nostalgic symbol of early mobile innovation. #MobileTech #CellPhoneHistory #MobileTechnology #TechHistory #MobileInnovation #OldPhones #Recycle

Vintage phone of the day released 16 years ago this month: the BlackBerry Storm. Launched in November 2008, the BlackBerry Storm was BlackBerry’s first touchscreen device made without a physical keyboard. This was a critical attempt to challenge the growing dominance of Apple's iPhone and other popular touchscreen devices. The Storm featured 3G connectivity, a camera, email and messaging. The original Storm model sold around 6 million units by the time it was discontinued in 2010. BlackBerry #SmartphoneHistory #Innovation #MobileTech #BlackBerry #CellPhones #MobileTechnology

Vintage ad for the Ericsson SH 888, the first ever phone to feature a built in dial-up modem. Released in 1998, the SH 888 was known to be most reliable phone Ericsson had ever built. At a time when most mobile phones were large and heavy, the SH 888 was relatively small, lightweight, and easy to carry. The SH 888 featured a monochrome display, SMS, and an extended battery life with talk time lasting up to several hours. #Ericsson #Innovation #OldPhones #MobileTechnology #TechNews #CellPhones

Blast from the past: the Seimens S45, released in 2001. The Siemens S45 was Siemens' first ever GPRS mobile phone, allowing for internet access and faster data transmission. This was a new technology at the time which enabled faster data speeds. This device was known to not have an antenna, and was capable of storing up to 50 text messages at once, both of which were advanced features for its time. The S45 worked with #Microsoft Outlook via cable, was capable of text messaging, and featured a larger address book that had space for up to 500 contacts. #Seimens #OldPhones #MobileTechnology #CellphoneHistory #TechNews #Recycle #CellPhones

Did anyone here own the Motorola KRZR? Released in 2006, the KRZR was a sleek and stylish flip phone that quickly became a popular device. Following the lead of Motorola’s iconic RAZR, the KRZR brought an updated design with a more compact and slim build. This device featured a 2-megapixel camera, which was advanced compared to other cell phones of its time, as well as internet, text messaging, and Bluetooth. The KRZR was also known for its battery life, providing users with up to several days of usage after a single charge. Motorola Solutions #Motorola #TechHistory #MobileInnovation #MobilePhones #MobileTechnology

Blast from the past: the Qualcomm QCP-1960 (aka the Qualcomm thin phone), released in 1999. This was one of the first devices to support CDMA technology. It was a 1900 MHz phone which was part of Qualcomm’s Thin Phone range of CDMA digital devices. The QCP-1960 featured a LCD display, a customizable phone book, and data connectivity to a PC through an optional data cable. #qualcomm #cellphone #recycle #oldphones #mobiletechnology #cellular #technews