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Imagine phones that fit in your pocket and talk to people far away! Motorola made that happen!

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Motorola Moto G

Motorola Moto G

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Motorola Moto G
Motorola Moto G
Motorola Moto G
Motorola Moto G
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Motorola Moto G
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Key Facts

Founded By
Brothers Paul and Joseph Galvin.
First Big Invention
Made radios and communication equipment.
Famous Phone Style
Invented the 'brick phone', 'flip phone', and 'clam phone'.
Company Split
Split into two companies in 2011.
Fun Fact
The company was named Motorola in 1947, but started in 1928.

Meet the Gadget Gurus!

Once upon a time, there was a company called Motorola that loved making cool gadgets! They started way back in 1928, even before your grandparents were born! Their main job was to make things that helped people talk to each other, like special radios. They were super good at it and became famous for their amazing inventions that changed how we communicate!

From Big Boxes to Tiny Phones!

Motorola started with radios that were pretty big. But they kept inventing and making things smaller and better. They invented the first real 'mobile phone,' which was like a big brick you could carry around! Then they made even cooler phones, like the 'flip phone' that folded in half, and the 'clam phone' that opened like a seashell. It was like magic making phones smaller and smaller!

Talking Across the World!

Motorola's inventions helped people talk to each other from far, far away. Think about talking to a friend on the other side of the playground, but even further! They made phones that could connect to special towers, like invisible strings, to send your voice. This meant you could chat with family or friends no matter where you were, which was a super big deal!

The Phones We Still See Today!

Even though Motorola split into different companies, their ideas are still all around us. The smartphones you see today, with big screens and apps, got their start from companies like Motorola. They were the ones who first thought, 'What if we could carry a phone in our pocket?' They helped make the world a smaller, more connected place for everyone!

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