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Symbian phones, also known as feature phones or keypad phones, would now be considered inconvenient, thanks to their chunky status.The devices today are multi-purpose in nature, when compared to their predecessors which could be used only for making calls and sending text messages, and a few games.

Today, smartphones allow users to navigate their way through cities, read books, make video calls, click pictures, stay connected on social media and even monitor their health .

Deemed as the communication revolution, keypad phones were brought to India in 1995. However, the first Android smartphone came to the country in 2009 and soon became omnipresent.

Remember the time when you used to bring home a Compact Disc (CD) of a popular film and played it in two parts on a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player? Well, thanks to streaming services like Netflix, Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video, the device now finds a place in the store room.

Launched in 2016, Netflix met the needs of impatient users who wished to enjoy content on their smartphones and laptops, without any commercial break. The introduction of 4G made it easier for film and TV buffs to get what they wanted.

The '90s kids may never be able to forget the joy of playing games like Mario, Contra and Adventure Island. However, consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, Wii and many others redefined the way we looked at gaming.

Augmented reality, virtual reality and many other forms of technology made gaming a more engaging activity, unlike the obsolete systems.

While the older ones continue to find a place in our hearts, the past decade saw them vanish from stores.

Not long ago, people used to plug-in their MP3 players and enjoyed music on the go, while travelling, jogging or during any other activity.

Now, music can be enjoyed on smartphones, thanks to millions of music apps on Play Store and Apple Store.

Telegram was a service which helped Indians for as long as 163 years until phones were introduced. Invented by the British, the communication technology was first used in 1850 and the last time in 2013.

The device, which sent messages using 'Morse Code', was last used to send a message to Congress's Rahul Gandhi.

Cathode Ray Tube television sets, or CRT TVs no longer find a place in people's homes.. The CRT TVs used one or more electron guns and a phosphorescent screen to display images. Invented in 1890, the first commercial set was manufactured in Germany in 1934. The device gained popularity for years and soon became a source of entertainment.

As it turns out, this decade saw the device become antiquated and completely replaced by the LCD and LED TVs that offer advanced viewing services.

Believe it or not, the typewriter was an impressive invention in its day. First created in 1575, the device was a step up from traditional writing techniques and exposed writers and novelists to a new world of possibilities. The device's legacy was strong enough to remain free from competition for centuries. However, over the past decade, typewriters were replaced completely the more convenient keypads of laptops.

Computer keyboards did arrive during the '80s, but typewriters still found a place in the study of many seasoned writers. With time, convenience and speed became need of the hour and the mighty device soon found a place in antique shops, and movies.