The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, was created by IBM and launched in 1994. This innovative device combined a mobile phone with PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) capabilities, offering features such as email, calendar, and contact management. Although it had a touch screen and internet functionality, its limited battery life and bulkiness reflected the era's technology. The IBM Simon marked the beginning of a new category in mobile devices, paving the way for the smartphones we use today, transforming how we communicate and access information.