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The Cellphone Turns 40: Remembering Martin Cooper’s Historic Call

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?

Four decades ago, Martin Cooper—inspired by Captain Kirk—made the first public call. By Sean Macaulay.

Sean Macaulay
Sean Macaulay
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Sean Macaulay

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