Discover the fascinating evolution of mobile phones, from bulky portable devices to the powerful smartphones we use today.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've been around long enough to witness the evolution of cell phones, then you know that clamshell-style flip phones aren't really new.

If you've been around long enough to witness the evolution of cell phones, then you know that clamshell-style flip phones aren't really new. Motorola was the first to release one in the late 1980s ...