In 2019, there were more mobile phones than people on Earth—8 billion phones vs. 7 billion people!
By 2023, nearly 70% of the world used smartphones.
In 2023, there were 7 billion smartphone subscriptions. This is expected to hit 8 billion by 2028.
Invented in 1973, the first mobile phone offered just 30 minutes of talk time and took 10 hours to charge.
IBM Simon, the first smartphone (1994), came with apps like a calendar, notepad, and calculator.
Modern phones can record videos, take high-res photos, stream content, and even play games.
Smartphones support web browsing, biometrics, video chats, and even virtual assistants.
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