The IBM Simon, announced in 1992 and released in 1994, was the world's first touchscreen smartphone:
Features: The Simon had a touchscreen, calendar, calculator, world clock, address book, and on-screen keyboard. It could also send and receive emails and faxes.
Design: The Simon was designed by IBM and manufactured by Mitsubishi Electronics.
Price: The Simon cost $1,100, which was a major factor in its short-lived sales.
Sales: The Simon sold only 50,000 units and was discontinued a year after its release.
Creator: Francis James Canova Jr., an American electronics designer, is credited with originating the idea for the Simon.
Features: The Simon had a touchscreen, calendar, calculator, world clock, address book, and on-screen keyboard. It could also send and receive emails and faxes.
Design: The Simon was designed by IBM and manufactured by Mitsubishi Electronics.
Price: The Simon cost $1,100, which was a major factor in its short-lived sales.
Sales: The Simon sold only 50,000 units and was discontinued a year after its release.
Creator: Francis James Canova Jr., an American electronics designer, is credited with originating the idea for the Simon.
