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The last 20 years had been marked with technologies people would not have imagined to be created. This is a list created by Iain Thomson and Shaun Michaels of San Francisco. It is surprising that looking at this recap, we would find and see that mobile phone technology has gone through a long way.

10. Micro USB
Micro USB is a direct solution to help cut down e-waste. What does this mean and why is this great? It must be understood that more and more companies and groups are rallying for less waste. On top of this, mobile phone ports have now changed from different formats for each manufacturer to the format of the micro USB connector. Making the Micro USB the universally accepted charger form.

9. Android
Android is the open-source software for mobile phones. What makes this awesome? This means applications and other forms of tehcnology can be created by for other phones. This smartphone platform is open-source, widely supported, and powerful.

8. The iPhone
The iPhone was the first phone which rolled the dice for consumer mobile internet market. Social networking and online activities were made easier and better. While there were many phones which were created for going online, it was the iPhone which made connecting and staying online easier, more and more people stayed online.

7. Portable video
While the addition of the camera could easily be one of the best innovations created for mobile phones, it was the addition of the video in mobile phones which is the better video. Not only do individuals with mobile phones able to take videos of themselves clowning around or wearing stylish clothes, but it gave everyone the chance to capture moments in life. A lot of of reports such as uprisings in other places in the world. Iran is one of the best examples, as the entry of international media was restricted.

Viral video marketing has never been as easy until Video was included in cellphones.

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