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IPhone Turns 5

Today, as we mark the fifth anniversary of the day the first iPhone went on sale, it's hard to remember that there were people who actually laughed at the new device.

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KCRW placeholderBy Sara Terry • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Today, as we mark the fifth anniversary of the day the first iPhone went on sale, it's hard to remember that there were people who actually laughed at the new device. Jordan Weissmann, Associate Editor of the Atlantic magazine, looks back at ‘the little gadget that could,' the device that became one of the biggest game changers ever in the world of technology.

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    Sara Terry

    The Aftermath Project

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Lata Pandya

    Assistant Producer, To the Point/Which Way, LA?

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    Jordan Weissmann

    Slate.com

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