Becoming increasingly smarter, bigger and superfast, mobile phones have had quite the evolution journey over the years.
Given that Blackberry‘s iconic phones have now officially run their course, following the company officially decommissioning the use of its software, you may be wondering what other devices from the past came and went.
With this in mind, the experts at Likewize Repair have provided a nostalgic roundup of the phones that came out ten years ago.
It’s time to take a trip down memory lane:
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3
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The world may currently be excited about the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3 series, but do we remember the good old times with the classic Galaxy Note 3?
Needless to say, the most iconic feature of this device is its practical S Pen stylus. People say that this very pen revolutionised the capabilities of phones, as rather than a user twiddling their thumbs at keys, they had something that made the navigation of their device more accessible.
- Google Nexus 5
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With its stunning Full HD IPS display and stylish high-gloss front, the Google Nexus 5 was certainly a crowd-pleaser when it was first released back in 2013.
The craze about the Nexus models then later reached its end in October 2016, when the devices were later replaced by the Google Pixel.
- Nokia Lumia 1520
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The legendary Windows Phone had a rightful place in our pockets and handbags in the twenty-tens era.
The latest addition to this line of phones in 2013 was the Nokia Lumia 1520. Featuring a large 6-inch 1080p full HD display and its very own Xbox Games Hub, this device was a game-changer when it came to the mobile user experience.
- Motorola Moto G
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Even though Motorola smartphones are so advanced and come in a range of flashy colours, we have to pay homage to the great Motorola Moto G of 2013.
Fitted with a 4.5-inch IPS screen and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor, the Moto G became Motorola’s best-selling smartphone ever, after just six months on the market.
- Apple iPhone 5C
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Of course, we obviously cannot forget about the release of more iconic Apple iPhones ten years ago.
Unveiled on the market in September 2013 was the Apple iPhone 5C, which was Apple’s first phone device that came in different colours. As well as this, the phone featured a stunning Retina display with 4 inches and an iSight camera.
- Apple iPhone 5S
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Also making its way onto the scene, released on the same day as the Apple iPhone 5C, is the Apple iPhone 5S.
With a cutting-edge 64-bit processor, enhanced graphics, an 8MP camera and not to mention a revolutionary fingerprint sensor, this model really changed the face of iPhones.
- Sony Xperia Z1
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When it came to premium smartphones back in the day, the Sony Xperia Z1 most certainly delivered.
Coming with a 5-inch full HD display, a 21MP camera, and a standard resistance to dust and water, this device was all the craze among tech junkies, and paved the way for even more advancements in the future.
- HTC One
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Last but most certainly not least, we have the classic HTC One.
Regarded as one of the best that HTC has to offer, this device came fitted with an UltraPixel camera and high-quality stereo speakers.
What’s more, its glossy aluminium body gave it that all-important aesthetic appeal.