The Smartphone

Dial in to the history of the smartphone, from its roots in Morse Code to 1997, when the first picture was transmitted over a cellphone. Plus, see how the next generation of smartphones will allow us to communicate through them just by thinking.

Other Authors: Infobase,, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : PBS, [2019]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (54 min., 26 sec)) : sound.
Series: Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: The Smartphone (1:17);
  • Ancient Encryption System (3:56);
  • Telegraph (7:04);
  • Telephone Controversy (7:09);
  • Radio Communication (6:14);
  • Securing Government Communications (7:52);
  • Hedy Lamarr Inventions (8:56);
  • Scaled Down Technology (4:28);
  • Technology Present and Future (5:15);
  • Credits: The Smartphone (0:29);