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Calling, SMS, Calculator, games were the only basic tasks the cell phone could do.

In the late 90s the first basic cell phone became popular. (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

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The cell phone initially had limited features and no camera.

The initial cell phone models were thick and small. (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

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Around 1998-99. the flip phone entered the market.

The flip phone was a rage. (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

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By the early 2000s phone with broad screens entered the market.

The flip phone diversified with broad screen models. (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

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Blackberry was the most popular brand for the QWERTY model.

QWERTY keyboard phones were popular at one time. (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

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The number of functions of cell phone started diversifying.

Cell phone evolved with less buttons and more functions. (Photo Credits: Pixabay)

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Around 2005, many new manufacturers entered the market and the cell phones started getting more advanced.

Touch screen phones took the markets by storm post 2005. (Photo Credits: Pinterest)

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Touch screen phone are still modifying, the latest advancement being the introduction of Gorilla Glass 6.

Today, the cell phones have become an integral part of our lives. (Photo Credits: Pixabay)