From Tool to Addiction? | The Full History of Mobile Phones

How did the phone go from an 80-pound car system to a device you check without even thinking? This is the full history of mobile phones — from Martin Cooper and the first cellular networks to SMS, BlackBerry, the iPhone, push notifications, and the psychology behind why we keep checking our phones. 00:00 Martin Cooper’s First Call 01:32 Before Handheld Phones 04:05 Phones Learn to Notify 05:58 BlackBerry & Push Email 07:28 iPhone & App Store 09:05 Notifications & Attention 10:20 Why We Keep Checking 12:29 From Tool to Habit #MobilePhones #TechHistory #Smartphone #Psychology #Technology