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Feb 2025
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Pocket Power: The History of Smartphones

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Phones weren’t always smart! In this episode, we’ll talk about how phones changed over time, starting with big, heavy ones that could only make calls. We’ll learn how they got smaller, faster, and smarter, turning into the smartphones we use today. We’ll talk about cool inventions like touchscreens, apps, and how phones became like tiny computers in our pock ... Show More
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