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“Invention is the root of innovation. Innovation is the major force for change in the future.”

Quote by Philippe Kahn

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Philippe Kahn, born on March 16, 1952, is an innovator who has had a significant impact on the personal computer and mobile communication industries. His most notable achievement is the development of the world's first smartphone, the Palm Pilot, which sparked the PDA market in the early 1990s. more

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