Imagine a time when mobile phone technology and music were being experimented with back in 1922. British Pathé recently uncovered fascinating footage showcasing two women tinkering with what could be considered the first mobile phone. The archive spokesman remarked on the intriguing discovery, highlighting the innovative flip-phone design from nearly a century ago. The film poses many questions, inviting viewers to speculate on the location, identity of the women, and the phone itself. Dive into the early visions of 21st-century technology with the related content below.
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