jan 6, 1989 - Inspiration for flip phones

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Six years after the DynaTAC appeared, Motorola took a step further by releasing what became the inspiration for the first ever flip phone. Dubbed the MicroTAC personal cellular device, this device introduced a revolutionary new kind of flip design where the mouth piece went over the keyboard. In addition, it measured only 9 inches long and weighed under 1 pound, making it the lightest cellular deivce ever produced.

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