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The evolution of telephones has been a wild ride! It all kicked off in 1876 with Alexander Graham Bell’s bulky wooden contraption, complete with a crank and a separate earpiece. By the 1890s, things got a bit more stylish with the sleek candlestick design. Jump ahead to the 1920s, and the rotary dial phone took center stage, requiring you to spin the dial to make a call. The 1960s brought us push-button phones, making dialing quicker and simpler. The game really changed in the 1980s with cordless phones, giving people the freedom to move around while talking. In the 90s, we got the iconic Motorola StarTAC flip phone, revolutionizing portability. Then, in 2007, Apple flipped the script with the first iPhone—a touchscreen wonder that changed everything. Today, we’ve got foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, blending phones and tablets into one. Each new version of the telephone has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, completely transforming the way we connect.