How AT&T created the most iconic phone ever

The Western Electric 500 was a landline phone that became iconic in the United States, being so ubiquitous that it was simply referred to as The Phone. It dominated the landline market for years, and its design influenced modern phone applications, such as the Phone app on the iPhone. The story of the Western Electric 500 and its cultural significance is discussed in an episode of Version History, featuring David Pierce and Nilay Patel.