The world’s first smartphone shared its name with which game?

The world’s first smartphone was the IBM Simon, introduced in the early 1990s and released to consumers in 1994. Long before the iPhone or Android phones, Simon combined mobile calling with features such as email, a calendar, a touchscreen, and basic apps. Its name was shared with Simon, the popular electronic memory game introduced in the late 1970s. Unfortunately, Simon’s $900 price tag and staggeringly low battery life didn’t help its popularity, but the gadget helped pave the way for the smartphone revolution that followed.