The first model of Apple phones still works even after 26 years old

Sonny Dickso, an Australian's YouTube account recently posted a complete Apple WALT 1993 prototype. This is a large screen phone, supporting a stylus, which was revealed by Apple 26 years ago at the 1993 MacWorld Conference in Boston (USA) but not released.

Surprisingly, the features of WALT 1993 such as contacts, office software at the basic level, caller ID . so far still work normally. Even, the stylus comes with this device, accessories were criticized by Apple CEO Steve Jobs, can still draw, delete, quickly handwriting recognition. At that time, these features were rated as the most advanced.

WALT (Wizzy Active Lifestyle Telephone) has the appearance of a tablet and is considered the "grandfather" of the iPhone. In addition to the function of a phone, WALT is also used as a fax machine. In 2012, a white Apple WALT appeared on eBay for up to $ 8,000.

Samuel Daniel

Update 24 May 2019

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