Apple iPhone 3rd generation 16GB mobile phone and mp3 player

An Apple iphone from 2009
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Title:
Apple iPhone 3rd generation 16GB mobile phone and mp3 player
NFSA ID
1180293
Year
2009
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While early Apple iPhones used Broadcom chips, which were in theory able to process FM signals, Apple left the radio receiver functionality inactive.

Nonetheless, smartphones ushered in a new era of listening to music and radio, and today apps enable integrated listening of radio, podcasts and music. The smartphone is now one of the most popular audio devices in use.

 

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