By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Apr 30, 2025
1994’s IBM Simon set the stage—first smartphone blending phone, PDA, apps, hinting at tech's transformative journey ahead.
2007 saw Apple's iPhone redefine user expectations, introducing multi-touch screens and app stores, shifting the market landscape.
In 2008, Android launched with the HTC Dream, heralding open-source innovation, customisability, and diverse device options.
By 2013, manufacturers chased slim profiles; Motorola’s RAZR influenced this trend, making devices sleek and stylish.
2017 was famed for Samsung's Galaxy S8 infinity display, sparking the bezel-less craze, maximising screen-to-body ratios.
2019 unfolded with Samsung's Galaxy Fold, introducing flexible displays, reshaping possibilities in a compact form.
Concept phones like Vivo’s Apex 2020 hint at future with under-screen cameras and buttonless, port-less designs.
Looking ahead, smartphones will blend AR, AI, IoT, becoming seamless personal assistants, integral to daily life.
Envision the smartphones of tomorrow, featuring innovative designs like holographic displays and AI-driven interfaces.