From Jalopnik · Simon Stark · · 50s
Motorola Smart Rider Car Phone
A year after iPhone launched, Motorola's Smart Rider car phone became obsolete.
In brief
A year after iPhone launched, Motorola's Smart Rider car phone became obsolete. Motorola's 2008 Smart Rider car phone was rendered obsolete by the iPhone's release a year earlier. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Technology's Evolution
Technology once meant creating fire with axes but now includes advanced software and drones.
2008 Car Tech
In 2008, cars had basic infotainment systems before dashboard-wide displays.
Motorola Smart Rider
Motorola launched the Smart Rider car phone with GPS, Bluetooth, and voice activation.
Smart Rider Features
The Smart Rider had a 2.8-inch display, SD card for music, email, and web browser.
iPhone's Impact
The iPhone, released a year earlier, made the Smart Rider obsolete for drivers.
Smart Rider's Fate
Motorola's car phone became a relic as drivers used smartphones instead.
The bottom line
Motorola's 2008 Smart Rider car phone was rendered obsolete by the iPhone's release a year earlier.
