LG

If you think the iphone was the first smartphone with a “capacitive” touchscreen, think again. That honour belongs to LG’S iconic KE850, better known as the LG Prada, which was announced in 2006, shortly before the iphone. Created in collaboration with Italian luxury designer Prada, the KE850 sold one million units in its first 18 months, making LG a true pioneer in the smartphone arena.

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