Blog Post 6

 Blog Post #6: First Camera Phone

The first camera phone was invented by Philippe Kahn in 1997. Kahn revolutionized photography tremendously with his new invention. By merging two important technologies a large majority of the population uses daily, he transformed people's everyday life. This new invention allowed individuals to share with friends and family instantly by sending pictures to one another to capture memories. This breakthrough was the origin of mobile photography, and what started as a personal innovation for Kahn. This invention impacted billions of lives in the last two decades. 

Now, people are able to share everything, shaping the distribution of news, from media to journalism. Kahn's creation sparked a new era of connectivity where sharing images became immediate. The invention of the camera roll has had significant effects on the spread of news in the United States. As a large majority of political news is spread via phone cameras, whether being on social media or the internet, this has a significant impact on the way citizens may perceive politicians, and leaders in the US. The camera phone has allowed for individuals to remain informed and updated about what’s going on in places across the world, with other individuals they’ll never meet. The first camera phone has come a very long way, and almost every individual, of all ages, has some kind of phone with a camera. The development of the phone camera transformed communication and photography. From incorporating simple camera technology into cell phones, mobile phones have advanced to the point where they can now take images equal to professional cameras.