In 2007 (when the first iPhone was released), it had been (at least) 15 years since "phones proved they could run apps" [1]. Knowing a limited version of someth

In 2007 (when the first iPhone was released), it had been (at least) 15 years since "phones proved they could run apps" [1]. Knowing a limited version of something is possible doesn't tell you a lot about the road to commercialisation and widespread acceptance. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartphone#cite_ref-schneidawind_8-0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartphone#cite_ref-schneidawi...