Philips Fizz

Philips Fizz

1 May 1996 phonehome 0

The Philips Fizz is a bit of an odd duck in the mobile pond, but it’s one that deserves a closer look if you’re tired of the usual Ericsson and Nokia dominance. Announced in 1996, its biggest claim to fame is its incredible slimness, just 17mm thick. In an era where most

Motorola StarTAC

Motorola StarTAC

3 January 1996 phonehome 0

It is January 1996, and if you aren’t currently staring at the Motorola StarTAC with a mixture of lust and financial dread, you’ve clearly settled for a life of carrying a plastic brick in a holster. The StarTAC isn’t just a phone; it is a declaration that the “mobile” part of mobile