How AT&T created the most iconic phone ever

The article discusses the Western Electric 500, a landline phone that became an iconic symbol in the United States, dominating the market for decades. It highlights how this phone was so prevalent that it became synonymous with the term "The Phone." The piece also touches on its influence on modern technology, such as the design of the Phone app on iPhones. The story is explored in an episode of Version History, featuring insights from David Pierce and Nilay Patel.