When were smart phones first made?

The first smart ph ones were created in the late 1 9 9 0 s and early 2 0 0 0 s . The first commer cially available smart phone was the IBM Simon , which was released in 1 9 9 3 . However , the Simon was not a true smart phone , as it did not have a touch screen or internet capabilities . The first smart phone with a touch screen and internet capabilities was the Apple iPhone , which was released in 2 0 0 7 . Since then , smart ph ones have become an increasing ly popular and essential part of modern life . </s>