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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Does IBM Simon had a touchscreen
A
No
B
Yes
C
Maybe
D
Never
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The IBM Simon Personal Communicator (simply known as IBM Simon) is a handheld, touchscreen PDA designed by International Business Machines (IBM), and manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric.

Detailed explanation-2: -Simon Personal Communicator smartphone was designed by IBM, manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric, and commercially distributed by BellSouth Cellular. Frank Canova, an IBM engineer, originally designed the device’s prototype.

Detailed explanation-3: -First Touchscreen Phone (1992) The IBM Simon was the first of its kind when it came out in 1992.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rob Smith. The tech company IBM is widely credited with developing the world’s first smartphone – the bulky but rather cutely named Simon. It went on sale in 1994 and featured a touchscreen, email capability and a handful of built-in apps, including a calculator and a sketch pad.

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