The first widely adopted smartphone is the BlackBerry, launched in the early 2000s by Research In Motion (RIM). It integrated PDA functionalities with mobile phone capabilities, providing a compact solution for communication. The BlackBerry’s QWERTY keyboard and email capabilities positioned it as a professional tool, gaining significant traction in the corporate sector. Its success paved the way for subsequent smartphone innovations and set the stage for the touch-based interfaces and app ecosystems that dominate today’s mobile market.