jan 1, 1996 - The first flip phone was released and unveiled in North America, in 1995, by Motorola, the StarTAC. Motorola applied for the StarTAC trademark name in September 1995. Key features include: The ability to receive SMS text messages, a weight of approximately 88 grams, vibrate alert and an optional Lithium-ion battery instead of the previously used NiMH battery.
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jan 1, 1996
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~ 29 years ago