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25 things that had to be true for the smartphone to exist

From transistors to touchscreens, the smartphone required centuries of breakthroughs in physics, chemistry, manufacturing, and global trade to converge at exactly the right moment

25 things that had to be true for the smartphone to exist

25 things that had to be true for the smartphone to exist

Published June 17, 2026 · Category: Markets

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From transistors to touchscreens, the smartphone required centuries of breakthroughs in physics, chemistry, manufacturing, and global trade to converge at exactly the right moment

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Originally published at qz.com.

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