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Smartphones & Apps

WhatsApp bought by Meta in 2014, Siri launched with the iPhone 4S in 2011, TikTok released by ByteDance in 2016: test your mobile culture, from acquisitions to launch dates.

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Question 1 : In what year was the first iPhone commercialized?

Possible answers:

  • 2005
  • 2007
  • 2009
  • 2010

Explanation: The first iPhone was presented by Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007 and commercialized on June 29, 2007, revolutionizing the smartphone industry.

Question 2 : Which messaging app is identifiable by its green icon with a white phone?

Possible answers:

  • Viber
  • Telegram
  • Signal
  • WhatsApp

Explanation: WhatsApp, acquired by Meta (Facebook) in 2014, has over 2 billion active users.

Question 3 : Which South Korean giant is Apple's main competitor in the smartphone market?

Possible answers:

  • Samsung
  • Huawei
  • Sony
  • LG

Explanation: Samsung is the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, with its Galaxy range in direct competition with the iPhone.

Question 4 : What is the name of Apple's voice assistant?

Possible answers:

  • Cortana
  • Alexa
  • Google Assistant
  • Siri

Explanation: Siri was introduced with the iPhone 4S in 2011. It was one of the first mainstream voice assistants integrated into a smartphone.

Question 5 : What is the name of Apple's app store?

Possible answers:

  • Microsoft Store
  • App Store
  • Galaxy Store
  • Google Play

Explanation: The App Store was launched in 2008 and offers millions of apps for iPhone and iPad.

Question 6 : Which app allows sharing short videos and went viral among young people?

Possible answers:

  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Snapchat

Explanation: TikTok, launched in 2016 by ByteDance, became one of the most downloaded apps in the world with its short videos.

Question 7 : What is the name of the mobile operating system developed by Google?

Possible answers:

  • iOS
  • HarmonyOS
  • Android
  • Windows Phone

Explanation: Android was launched in 2008 and now powers over 70% of smartphones worldwide. The system is based on the Linux kernel.

Question 8 : What does the NFC acronym present on many smartphones stand for?

Possible answers:

  • Next Fast Connection
  • Network Frequency Control
  • Near Field Communication
  • New Function Chip

Explanation: NFC (Near Field Communication) enables contactless payment and short-range data exchange.

Question 9 : Which GPS navigation app belongs to Google?

Possible answers:

  • Waze
  • Google Maps
  • Apple Plans
  • Here Maps

Explanation: Google Maps is the world's most used mapping and navigation app, launched in 2005.

Question 10 : What type of connector has the iPhone used since 2023?

Possible answers:

  • Lightning
  • Micro-USB
  • USB-C
  • USB-A

Explanation: Apple adopted USB-C on the iPhone 15 in 2023, abandoning the Lightning connector after over 10 years.

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