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Motorola, founded in 1928, is known for its significant innovations in communication technology, including the first car radio and the iconic DynaTAC 8000X, the first handheld mobile phone. The company played a crucial role in military communications during WWII and was instrumental in the Apollo 11 Moon landing. After facing challenges in the smartphone market, Motorola split into two entities and was acquired by Google and later Lenovo, continuing to innovate in mobile technology with products like the Moto G and modern Razr.

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Motorola

Motorola, founded in 1928, is known for its significant innovations in communication technology, including the first car radio and the iconic DynaTAC 8000X, the first handheld mobile phone. The company played a crucial role in military communications during WWII and was instrumental in the Apollo 11 Moon landing. After facing challenges in the smartphone market, Motorola split into two entities and was acquired by Google and later Lenovo, continuing to innovate in mobile technology with products like the Moto G and modern Razr.

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The story of Motorola is one of innovation, communication breakthroughs, and major

influence on the technology world. Motorola was founded in 1928 by Paul Galvin and Joseph
Galvin as the Galvin Manufacturing Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. The company initially
produced battery eliminators, which allowed radios to run on household electricity instead of
batteries.

In 1930, the company created its first car radio and branded it "Motorola," a combination of
"motor" (for cars) and "ola" (a popular ending at the time, like in "Victrola"). The Motorola
name became so successful that the company officially changed its name to Motorola, Inc.
in 1947.

Throughout the 20th century, Motorola became known as a pioneer in communication


technology. It made important contributions during World War II, developing military radios
like the famous "Handie-Talkie" and "Walkie-Talkie." After the war, Motorola expanded into
televisions, radios, and other consumer electronics.

One of Motorola’s most historic achievements came in 1969, when a Motorola radio
transponder carried the famous words "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for
mankind" from the Apollo 11 Moon landing back to Earth.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Motorola shifted its focus heavily toward mobile communications. In
1983, Motorola launched the DynaTAC 8000X, the world’s first commercially available
handheld mobile phone. It was large, heavy, and expensive — but it marked the beginning of
the mobile revolution.

Motorola continued to innovate in mobile technology through the 1990s and early 2000s.
The Motorola StarTAC, launched in 1996, was one of the first flip phones and became a
cultural icon. Later, the Motorola RAZR V3, introduced in 2004, became one of the
best-selling mobile phones of all time thanks to its sleek, ultra-thin design.

However, Motorola struggled to keep up with the smartphone revolution led by Apple’s
iPhone and devices running Android. After a period of decline, Motorola split into two
companies in 2011: Motorola Solutions, focusing on enterprise and government
communications, and Motorola Mobility, focusing on consumer devices.

Motorola Mobility was then acquired by Google in 2012 and later sold to Lenovo in 2014.
Under Lenovo, Motorola refocused its efforts on producing well-regarded smartphones like
the Moto G and Moto Z series, aiming to balance quality and affordability.

Today, Motorola continues to be a respected name in mobile technology, particularly for its
innovation in design (such as foldable phones like the modern Razr) and its role in shaping
the world of communication.

From car radios to the first cell phones and beyond, Motorola’s story is about pioneering the
future of how people connect.

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