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How the world's first phone call paved way for satellite networks of future

The story of the first phone call and how it sparked the technologies that connect billions of people every day.
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Science history: First two-way phone call across outdoor lines made by Alexander Graham Bell — Oct. 9, 1876

On Oct. 9, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made a telephone call to his assistant a few miles away — the first demonstration of what would ultimately become a global telephone network.

First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced

Virgin Media O2 is set to become the first mobile operator to offer UK customers automatic connectivity via satellite in places without mobile signal. O2 Satellite will be an optional service due to ...

Samsung’s ambitious tri-fold phone makes its first official appearance before launch

Samsung has lifted the covers off its hotly anticipated tri-fold phone, giving us a glimpse ahead of the official launch.
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What Your First Phone Says About You and Your Generation

*Whether it was a chunky Nokia or a sleek iPhone, your first phone did more than make calls. It helped define your relationship with technology, shaped your expectations for digital life, and ...

I benchmarked the first Dimensity 9500 phone (Update: Re-tested)

The first MediaTek Dimensity 9500 phones are here, and we put them through a few benchmarks. But there's some bad news.

Here’s Your First Look at Samsung’s Upcoming Tri-Fold Phone [Images]

Samsung publicly displayed its long-rumored tri-fold smartphone at the 2025 K-Tech Showcase, offering the first real-world ...

Durability tester says Google’s new $1,800 foldable phone is the first smartphone to explode during his routine test—and he caught it all on camera

Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything said he's never had a phone set off his fire alarm in the decade of durability testing ...