Motorola StarTAC - Wikipedia
WEBThe StarTAC was the first Clamshell/flip phone to gain widespread commercial use, although other less successful models had been in circulation as early as 1991, [3] [4] [5] and an early precursor of this form factor, the Grillo, was designed as early as 1965.
A Complete History of the Flip Phone - Sixtysix Magazine
WEBApr 28, 2023 · When Did Flip Phones Come Out? The first flip phone was released by Motorola on January 3, 1996. While the design was initially met with skepticism, it quickly gained popularity for its practicality and style.
History Of The Cell Phone (1973 to 2024) - Practically Networked
WEBThe Motorola StarTAC was the first vibrating phone as well as the first clamshell phone. It was hailed as a marvel of ingenuity and was widely regarded as the first flip cell phone. Motorola was praised for once again being ahead of the curve.
StarTAC Flip Phone, 1996 - The Henry Ford
WEBMotorola's StarTAC was the first flip phone. It was released in 1996, and its small, portable size and light weight (less than 4 ounces) helped make it popular among consumers for several years. The StarTAC's popularity helped everyday Americans develop a familiarity and comfort with cellphones.
These were the classic flip phones that everyone used (and ... - PhoneArena
WEBJul 6, 2020 · What was the first flip phone? Many of the flip phones released from the mid 1990s to the mid 2000s are now regarded as classics. Here are some of them that we all miss.
What Was the First Flip Phone Ever Made? Exploring the Origins …
WEBJan 12, 2024 · The first flip phone ever made was the Motorola StarTAC, introduced in 1996. This revolutionary device marked a significant departure from the traditional brick-like shape of mobile phones at the time. The StarTAC featured a clamshell design that allowed it to be compact and easily portable.
Legendary Motorola StarTAC: Revisiting the world's first flip phone
WEBJul 2, 2020 · On Jan. 3, 1996, Motorola introduced the StarTAC, which was made of black plastic (this colorful version came a couple years later). It was the world's first flip phone and it cost $1,000.
Motorola StarTAC Introduced - This Day in Tech History
WEBJan 3, 2024 · Motorola introduces the StarTAC, the first clamshell flip cell phone. The smallest and lightest cell phone available at the time, the StarTAC’s “wearability” made it one of the first cell phones to achieve mainstream popularity.
Cell phone history: From the first phone to today's smartphone ... - Versus
WEBAug 4, 2020 · The first flip phone. After many similar brick-style cell phones, Motorola innovated again by bringing the "flip" design to the market. Before Motorola’s MicroTAC model, most cell phones were bulky and usually installed in cars due to their size.
The Birth of the Flip Phone: How a Revolutionary Design …
WEBIn 1989, the first flip phone was released, targeting wealthy consumers with a price tag of $3,000. This device, known as the Motorola MicroTAC, revolutionized the concept of mobile phones by introducing a compact form factor and a flip mechanism.
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